calm

//kɑːm//
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Adjective

calmCanonical form
calmerComparative
calmestSuperlative
1

Not showing or feeling nervousness, anger, or other strong emotions; peaceful and quiet.

She remained calm during the emergency.

2

(of the weather or sea) Not windy or stormy; still and tranquil.

The sea was calm and the sky was clear.

Noun

calmSingular
calmsPlural
1

A state of tranquility or quietness; the absence of strong emotions or violent activity.

After the storm, a calm settled over the sea.

2

A period or condition when the wind is absent or very light, especially at sea.

The ship was stuck in a calm for three days.

Verb

calmInfinitive
calmPresent tense
calmedPast tense
calmedPast participle
calmingPresent participle
calmsThird-person singular
1

To make someone or something tranquil and quiet; to soothe or pacify.

She tried to calm the crying baby.

Antonym