Meaning & use
calm
Not feeling or showing strong worry, anger, or excitement.
See it in a sentence
Maya stayed calm when the lights suddenly went out.
A calm voice helped the nervous performers settle down.
A note on using this word
'Stay calm' and 'remain calm' describe keeping control of your reaction. Calm can describe a voice or manner as well as a feeling.
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Another way to use it
2. adjective
Having little wind, movement, or disturbance.
The lake was calm enough to reflect the mountains.
3. verb
To make someone or something less upset or active.
The familiar song helped calm the restless puppy.
4. noun
A state of peace or lack of disturbance.
A brief calm followed the noisy rehearsal.
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