- steadiness of mind under stress
"he accepted their problems with composure and she with equanimity"

- cause to be calm or quiet as by administering a sedative to
"The patient must be sedated before the operation"

- make steady
"steady yourself"

- become quiet or calm, especially after a state of agitation
"After the fight both men need to cool off."
"It took a while after the baby was born for things to settle down again."

- make calm or still
"quiet the dragons of worry and fear"

- marked by freedom from agitation or excitement
"the rioters gradually became calm and slowly dispersed"

- (of weather) free from storm or wind
"calm seas"

- not agitated

- without losing self-possession
"spoke in a calm voice"
"remained calm throughout the uproar"

- characterized by absence of emotional agitation
"calm acceptance of the inevitable"
"remained serene in the midst of turbulence"
"a serene expression on her face"
"she became more tranquil"
"tranquil life in the country"

1. Freedom from motion, agitation, or disturbance; a cessation or absence of that which causes motion or disturbance, as of winds or waves; tranquility; stillness; quiet; serenity.

"The wind ceased, and there was a great calm. Mark. iv. 39." --

"A calm before a storm is commonly a peace of a man's own making. South." --

1. To make calm; to render still or quiet, as elements; as, to calm the winds.

"To calm the tempest raised by Eolus. Dryden." --

2. To deliver from agitation or excitement; to still or soothe, as the mind or passions.

"Passions which seem somewhat calmed. Atterbury." --

Syn. -- To still; quiet; appease; allay; pacify; tranquilize; soothe; compose; assuage; check; restrain.

1. Not stormy; without motion, as of winds or waves; still; quiet; serene; undisturbed. "Calm was the day." Spenser.

"Now all is calm, and fresh, and still. Bryant." --

2. Undisturbed by passion or emotion; not agitated or excited; tranquil; quiet in act or speech. "Calm and sinless peace." Milton. "With calm attention." Pope.

"Such calm old age as conscience pure And self-commanding hearts ensure. Keble." --

Syn. -- Still; quiet; undisturbed; tranquil; peaceful; serene; composed; unruffled; sedate; collected; placid.