Calm — Defs

01 n. Freedom from motion, agitation, or disturbance; a cessation or absence of that which causes motion or disturbance, as of winds or waves; tr…

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Freedom from motion, agitation, or disturbance; a cessation or absence of that which causes motion or disturbance, as of winds or waves; tranquility; stillness; 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.

02 v. i. To make calm; to render still or quiet, as elements; as, to calm the winds.

imp. & p. p. Calmed; p. pr. & vb. n. Calming

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To make calm; to render still or quiet, 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.” — Atterbury.

03 a. Not stormy; without motion, as of winds or waves; still; quiet; serene; undisturbed.

1.
Not stormy; without motion, as of winds or waves; still; quiet; serene; undisturbed.
“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.
“Such calm old age as conscience pure And self-commanding hearts ensure.” — Keble.