calm

1. Steadiness of mind under stress (synset 104910990)
   "he accepted their problems with composure and she with equanimity"
   is a type of: disposition, temperament - your usual mood
   subtypes:

   • aplomb, assuredness, cool, poise, sang-froid - great coolness and composure under strain
   • placidity, quiet, repose, serenity, tranquility, tranquillity - a disposition free from stress or emotion
   same as: calmness, composure, equanimity
2. Wind moving at less than 1 knot;
   0 on the Beaufort scale (synset 111451731)
   is a type of: air current, current of air, wind - air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
   is a part of: beaufort scale, wind scale - an international scale of wind force from 0 (calm air) to 12 (hurricane)
   same as: calm air

1. Not agitated;
   Without losing self-possession (synset 300531862)
   "spoke in a calm voice"; "remained calm throughout the uproar"; "he remained serene in the midst of turbulence"; "a serene expression on her face"; "she became more tranquil"; "tranquil life in the country"
   similar to: composed - serenely self-possessed and free from agitation especially in times of stress
   same as: serene, tranquil, unagitated
2. (of weather) free from storm or wind (synset 300303560)
   "calm seas"
   also: peaceable, peaceful - not disturbed by strife or turmoil or war
   similar to:

   • placid, quiet, smooth, still, tranquil, unruffled - (of a body of water) free from disturbance by heavy waves
   • settled - not changeable
   • windless - without or almost without wind

1. Make calm or still (synset 201768652)
   "quiet the dragons of worry and fear"
   is a type of: comfort, console, solace, soothe - give moral or emotional strength to
   subtypes:

   • lull - calm by deception
   • compose - calm (someone, especially oneself); make quiet
   • appease, assuage, conciliate, gentle, gruntle, lenify, mollify, pacify, placate - cause to be more favorably inclined; gain the good will of
   • assure, reassure - cause to feel sure; give reassurance to
   same as: calm down, lull, quiet, quieten, still, tranquilize, tranquillise, tranquillize
2. Make steady (synset 200417496)
   "steady yourself"
   is a type of: stabilise, stabilize - become stable or more stable
   same as: becalm, steady
3. Become quiet or calm, especially after a state of agitation (synset 201767681)
   "After the fight both men need to cool off."; "It took a while after the baby was born for things to settle down again."
   is a type of: change state, turn - undergo a transformation or a change of position or action
   same as: calm down, chill out, cool it, cool off, settle down, simmer down
4. Cause to be calm or quiet as by administering a sedative to (synset 200022309)
   "The patient must be sedated before the operation"
   is a type of: affect - act physically on; have an effect upon
   subtypes: hypnotise, hypnotize, mesmerise, mesmerize - induce hypnosis in
   same as: sedate, tranquilize, tranquillise, tranquillize

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