calm
word
/ˈkɑɫm/, /ˈkɑm/
kahm
/kˈɑːm/
kahm
Definition
Not affected by strong emotions; peaceful and relaxed. It can describe a person's mood or an environment with little noise or movement.
Usage & Nuances
'Calm' works as both an adjective and a verb ('to calm down'). Common with 'stay calm', 'keep calm', or 'calm before the storm'. It describes moods, voices, places, or weather (calm sea). Not as intense as 'serene' or 'peaceful'.
Spanish: calma - tranquiloPortuguese (BR): calmo - tranquilo - sossegadoPortuguese (PT): calmo - tranquilo - serenoChinese (Simplified): 平静 - 冷静Chinese (Traditional): 平靜 - 冷靜Hindi: शांत - संयमितArabic: هادئ - سكونBengali: শান্ত - স্থিরRussian: спокойный - успокаиватьJapanese: 落ち着いた - 静かな - 落ち着かせるVietnamese: bình tĩnh - yên tĩnh - làm dịuKorean: 차분한 - 고요한 - 진정시키다Turkish: sakin - yatıştırmakUrdu: پرامن - پرسکون - ٹھنڈا کرناIndonesian: tenang - menenangkan
Example Sentences
The teacher asked us to stay calm during the fire drill.
basic
The sea was very calm this morning.
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She tried to calm her baby by singing.
basic
Just take a deep breath and stay calm before your interview.
natural
The city feels strangely calm at night compared to the busy daytime.
natural
"Please try to calm down," the nurse said gently.
natural