calm
nounDefinition of calm
(Entry 1 of 3)
1a
: a period or condition of freedom from storms, high winds, or rough activity of water
a sailing ship motionless in the calm
b
: complete absence of wind or presence of wind having a speed no greater than one mile (1.6 kilometers) per hour — see Beaufort Scale Table
2
: a state of tranquility
At dusk a quiet calm settled over the town.
calm
verb
calmed;
calming;
calms
Definition of calm (Entry 2 of 3)
: to become calm
—usually used with down The mayor asked the protesters to calm down so he could speak.
: to make calm
—often used with down calm him down; get him to be reasonable— S. H. Adams
calm
adjectiveDefinition of calm (Entry 3 of 3)
1
: marked by calm : still
a calm sea
2
: free from agitation, excitement, or disturbance
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