calmness

B1 Topic:Abstract Ideas

US /ˈkɑ(l)mnəs/ UK /ˈkɑːmnəs/ See IPA manual

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Meanings

1

noun
The state of being relaxed and peaceful.

There was a sense of calmness in the quiet room.
2

noun
The ability to stay relaxed and steady under pressure.

She handled the emergency with remarkable calmness.

Thesaurus

Synonyms

1 noun · the state of being relaxed... calm

More composure equanimityeven-mindednesspeace peacefulness phlegm quietness reposerestfulnessrooself-possession

Opposites

agitationanxietieanxiety disturbance irritation nervousness tension

Etymology

From calm + -ness.

Topics

Abstract Ideas

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