US /ˈkɑ(l)mnəs/ UK /ˈkɑːmnəs/
noun Freq #38487

Meanings

  1. 1
    noun

    The state of being relaxed and peaceful.

    There was a sense of calmness in the quiet room.

  2. 2
    noun

    The ability to stay relaxed and steady under pressure.

    She handled the emergency with remarkable calmness.

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Synonyms
1 noun · the state of being relaxed... calm
More composureequanimityeven-mindednesspeacepeacefulnessphlegmquietnessreposerestfulnessrooself-possession

Etymology

From calm + -ness.

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