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Calm
Open directlyWebster's 1828 Dictionary · 1828 1 of 3
Part of speech: noun (n.)
Freodom from motion, agitation, or disturbance; a cessation or abeence of that which causes motion or disturbance, as of winds or waves; tranquility; stilness; quiet; serenity. The wind ceased, and there was a great calm. Mark. iv. 39. A calm before a storm is commonly a peace of a man's own making. South.
Webster's 1828 Dictionary · 1828 2 of 3
Part of speech: verb (v.)
1. To make calm; to render still or quet, as elements; as, to calm the winds. To calm the tempest raised by Eolus. Dryden.
2. To deliver from agitation or excitement; to still or soothe, as the mind or passions. Passions which seem somewhat calmed.
Synonyms: still; quiet; appease; ally; pacigy; tranquilize; soothe; compose; assuage; check; restrain.
Webster's 1828 Dictionary · 1828 3 of 3
Part of speech: adjective (a.)
1. Not stormy; without motion, as of winds or waves; still; quiet; serene; undisturbed. "Calm was the day." Spenser. Now all is calm, and fresh, and still. Bryant.
2. Undisturbed by passion or emotion; not agitated or excited; tranquil; quiet in act or speech. "Calm and sinless peace." Milton. "With calm attention." Pope. Such calm old age as conscience pure And self-commanding hearts ensure. Keble.
Synonyms: Still; quiet; undisturbed; tranquil; peaceful; serene; composed; unruffled; sedate; collected; placid.