Origin of calm

1350–1400; (noun, adj.) Middle English calm(e) < Italian calma (noun), calmo (adj.) < Late Latin cauma summer heat (with l perhaps from Latin calēre to be hot) < Greek kaûma (stem kaumat-) burning heat; akin to kaíein to burn (see caustic); (v.) Middle English calmen < Italian calmare, derivative of the noun

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3. Calm, collected, composed, cool imply the absence of agitation. Calm implies an unruffled state, especially under disturbing conditions: calm in a crisis. Collected implies complete inner command of oneself, usually as the result of an effort: He remained collected in spite of the excitement. One who is composed has or has gained dignified self-possession: pale but composed. Cool implies clarity of judgment along with apparent absence of strong feeling or excitement, especially in circumstances of danger or strain: so cool that he seemed calm.

OTHER WORDS FROM calm

Words nearby calm

callot, callous, callow, calloway, callus, calm, calmative, calmette, calmodulin, calmy, calochortus

Words related to calm

serene, slow, smooth, soothing, mild, harmonious, placid, tranquil, low-key, cool, levelheaded, temperate, unflappable, impassive, relaxed, gentle, sedate, laid-back, aloof, amiable

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British Dictionary definitions for calm

calm
/ (kɑːm) /

adjective

noun

verb

(often foll by down) to make or become calm

Derived forms of calm

calmly, adverb calmness, noun

Word Origin for calm

C14: from Old French calme, from Old Italian calma, from Late Latin cauma heat, hence a rest during the heat of the day, from Greek kauma heat, from kaiein to burn