calm (/kɑːm/)
adjective · Intermediate · Adjectives
🔊 /kɑːm/
Meaning
Meaning: peaceful; not worried
Peaceful and quiet, or not feeling worried or excited.
Examples
🗣 She stayed calm during the emergency and helped everyone leave the building safely.
Etymology
From Old French ‘calme’, from Latin ‘cauma’ (heat of the day, rest).
How & Where It’s Used
Describes a quiet sea, a peaceful mood, or a steady manner.
Tags: emotion, common