Calm /kam/

The meaning and definition of Calm, with examples, synonyms, and a word game to make it stick.

Definition

noun

(in a person) The state of being calm; peacefulness; absence of worry, anger, fear or other strong negative emotion.
(in a place or situation) The state of being calm; absence of noise and disturbance.

verb

To make calm.
“to calm a crying baby”
To become calm.

adjective

(of a person) Peaceful, quiet, especially free from anger and anxiety.
(of a place or situation) Free of noise and disturbance.

Synonyms allay appease calm down cool off ease pacify

Antonyms agitate excite anxious nervous stressed disturbed

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