Definition of calm

Scrabble & Words with friends points


  • calm is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 8
  • calm is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 8
  • calm is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 11

Definition of calm


  • steadiness of mind under stress (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. calmness
    2. composure
    3. equanimity
  • wind moving at less than 1 knot; 0 on the Beaufort scale (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. calm air
  • make calm or still (verb)

    Synonyms

    1. calm down
    2. lull
    3. quiet
    4. quieten
    5. still
    6. tranquilize
    7. tranquillise
    8. tranquillize
  • become quiet or calm, especially after a state of agitation (verb)

    Synonyms

    1. calm down
    2. chill out
    3. cool it
    4. cool off
    5. settle down
    6. simmer down
  • cause to be calm or quiet as by administering a sedative to (verb)

    Synonyms

    1. sedate
    2. tranquilize
    3. tranquillise
    4. tranquillize
  • not agitated; without losing self-possession (adjective)

    Examples

    1. spoke in a calm voice
    2. remained calm throughout the uproar

    Synonyms

    1. serene
    2. tranquil
    3. unagitated
  • make steady (verb)

    Synonyms

    1. becalm
    2. steady
  • (of weather) free from storm or wind (adjective)

    Examples

    1. calm seas

See definition of calm in Merriam Webster