1
a
: 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.
calmed; calming; calms
: 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
1
: marked by calm : still
a calm sea
2
: free from agitation, excitement, or disturbance
calmly
adverb
calmness
noun
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