calm

UK:*UK and possibly other pronunciationsUK and possibly other pronunciations/ˈkɑːm/US:USA pronunciation: IPA and respellingUSA pronunciation: IPA/kɑm/ ,USA pronunciation: respelling(käm; older kam; spelling pron. kälm)

Inflections of 'calm' (adj):
calmer
adj comparative
calmest
adj superlative

calm
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Sense: Adjective: in control of emotions
Synonyms:
relaxed Collocations, cool Collocations, chill Collocations (slang), chilled Collocations (slang), chilled out (slang), composed Collocations, collected Collocations, levelheaded, level-headed, tranquil, unshaken, unruffled, untroubled, unexcited, unperturbed, unflappable (informal), unexcitable, confident Collocations, serene, coolheaded, cool-headed, sedate, impassive, unconcerned, unaroused, nonchalant, peaceable, gentle Collocations, easygoing Collocations, easy-going Collocations, laid back (informal), amicable, peaceful Collocations, placid, poised Collocations, self-possessed, imperturbable, even-tempered, phlegmatic, self-controlled, patient Collocations, controlled, in control, cool as a cucumber (informal), with ice in your veins (slang), without a nerve in your body (slang), with nerves of steel (informal), cool, calm, and collected
Antonyms:
excited Collocations, anxious Collocations, agitated, flustered, upset Collocations, nervous Collocations, angry Collocations, aggravated
Sense: Adjective: tranquil
Synonyms:
quiet Collocations, peaceful Collocations, still Collocations, slow Collocations, tranquil, relaxed Collocations, smooth Collocations, restful, serene, undisturbed, low-key, unhurried, hushed, in order, soothing Collocations, unruffled, harmonious, at peace, motionless, pacific, windless, waveless, stormless, placid, halcyon
Antonyms:
violent Collocations, crazy Collocations, wild Collocations, noisy Collocations, loud Collocations, rowdy, tumultuous
Sense: Verb: become calmer
Synonyms:
calm down, quiet Collocations, settle down, relax Collocations, ease Collocations, calm yourself, compose yourself, collect yourself, cool off (slang), subside Collocations, settle Collocations, quiet down, quieten down (UK), ease up (informal), chill Collocations (slang), chill out (slang), cool it (US, slang)
Antonyms:
agitate, excite Collocations, make anxious, fluster, upset Collocations, make nervous, make angry, aggravate, intensify, amp up, rouse, work up, wind up
Sense: Verb: make calmer
Synonyms:
calm down, quiet Collocations, quiet down, quieten (UK), quieten down (UK), still Collocations, collect Collocations, lull Collocations, pacify, soothe Collocations, ease Collocations, soothe Collocations, settle Collocations, allay, assuage, mitigate, tranquilize, tranquillize (UK), tranquillise (UK), alleviate, smooth Collocations
Sense: Noun: peace
Synonyms:
peace Collocations, peacefulness, quiet Collocations, quietness, still Collocations, stillness, calmness, serenity, silence Collocations, peace and quiet, rest Collocations, restfulness, harmony Collocations, tranquility, tranquillity (UK), repose
Antonyms:
bustle Collocations, hustle and bustle, commotion, craziness, noise Collocations, racket Collocations (informal), clamor, loudness
Sense: Noun: composure
Synonyms:
composure, calmness, serenity, tranquility (US), tranquillity (UK), peace of mind, patience Collocations, restraint Collocations, self-control, even temper, cool head (informal), your cool (US, slang)
Antonyms:
agitation, alarm Collocations, nervousness, anger Collocations, aggravation, anxiousness, excitement Collocations


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