n.
Function: adjective
Date: 14th century
1 : marked by calm : STILL <a calm sea>
2 : free from agitation, excitement, or disturbance <a calm manner>
– calm · ly adverb
– calm · ness noun
synonyms CALM , TRANQUIL , SERENE , PLACID , PEACEFUL mean quiet and free from disturbance. CALM often implies a contrast with a foregoing or nearby state of agitation or violence <the protests ended, and the streets were calm again>. TRANQUIL suggests a very deep quietude or composure <the tranquil beauty of a formal garden>. SERENE stresses an unclouded and lofty tranquillity <watched the sunset of a serene summer's evening>. PLACID suggests an undisturbed appearance and often implies a degree of complacency <remained placid despite the criticism>. PEACEFUL implies a state of repose in contrast with or following strife or turmoil <grown peaceful in old age>.