CALMの定義と意味 - メリアム・ウェブスター

CALM Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster Est. 1828 Dictionary Definition noun verb adjective noun 3 noun verb adjective Synonyms Synonym Chooser Example Sentences Word History Phrases Containing Rhymes Entries Near Related Articles Cite this Entry Citation Kids Definition Kids More from M-W Show more Show more Citation Kids More from M-W Save Word To save this word, you'll need to log in. Log In calm 1 of 3 noun ˈkäm ˈkälm ˈkam ˈkȯ(l)m Synonyms of calm Take our 3 question quiz on calm Simple Definition A Simple Definition is available from our Learner's Dictionary to help you understand the meaning faster. 1 a : a period or condition of freedom from storms, high winds, or rough activity of water a sailing ship motionless in the calm b : complete absence of wind or presence of wind having a speed no greater than one mile (1.6 kilometers) per hour see Beaufort Scale Table Take our 3 question quiz on calm 2 : a state of tranquility At dusk a quiet calm settled over the town. Quiz: Which word is closest in meaning to calm ? calm 2 of 3 verb calmed ; calming ; calms intransitive verb : to become calm — usually used with down The mayor asked the protesters to calm down so she could speak. transitive verb : to make calm — often used with down He saw Fyodor hang his head low and try to calm himself down. — Brandon Taylor calm 3 of 3 adjective 1 : marked by calm : still a calm sea 2 : free from agitation, excitement, or disturbance calmly adverb calmness noun Synonyms of calm Relevance Noun restfulness serenity quiet sereneness quietness Verb soothe lull quiet compose Adjective quiet tranquil serene peaceful placid hushed See All Synonyms & Antonyms in Thesaurus Choose the Right Synonym for calm calm , tranquil , serene , placid , peaceful mean quiet and free from disturbance. calm often implies a contrast with a foregoing or nearby state of agitation or violence. the protests ended, and the streets were calm again tranquil suggests a very deep quietude or composure. the tranquil beauty of a formal garden serene stresses an unclouded and lofty tranquility. watched the sunset of a serene summer's evening placid suggests an undisturbed appearance and often implies a degree of complacency. remained placid despite the criticism peaceful implies a state of repose in contrast with or following strife or turmoil. grown peaceful in old age Examples of calm in a Sentence Noun After two days of violent protests, the mayor appealed for calm . The calm was broken by another terrorist bombing. the calm of a church Police tried to restore calm after the riot. A quiet calm settled over the city. Verb His words were effective in calming her fears. The medicine helped calm her breathing. Adjective The teacher asked us to remain calm after the fire alarm went off. Let's try to have a calm discussion about your grades. See More Recent Examples on the Web Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback . Noun This kind of calm was pure Obama. — Peter Slevin, New Yorker , 4 May 2026 But the relative calm may prove fragile as the week unfolds. — Anniek Bao, CNBC , 4 May 2026 Verb Numbers alone, though, do not calm a worried patient. — Miami Herald , 28 Apr. 2026 Defense lawyer John Cantrell said Ashley accused him of cheating, but the situation had calmed down. — Meredith Colias-Pete, Chicago Tribune , 28 Apr. 2026 Adjective Choose one interaction to handle with calm and clarity today, and let that set a steadier tone for everything that follows. — Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel , 29 Apr. 2026 Thank God for the other returning stars, including Stanley Tucci’s divinely calm and in-control Nigel and Emily Blunt as the franchise’s forever MVP, as absolutely batshit and too-often-right Emily. — Kate Erbland, IndieWire , 29 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for calm Word History Etymology Noun, Verb, and Adjective Middle English calme , probably ultimately from Old Spanish calma , from Late Latin cauma heat, from Greek kauma , from kaiein to burn First Known Use Noun 14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a Verb 14th century, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense Adjective 14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Time Traveler The first known use of calm was in the 14th century See more words from the same century Phrases Containing calm calm, cool, and collected cool / calm head the calm / lull before the storm Rhymes for calm balm bom bomb dom halm hom malm mam mom palm pom pomme See All Rhymes for calm Browse Nearby Words call-waiting calm calmative See all Nearby Words Articles Related to calm Why does English have so many silent... Inexplicable silent letters, explained Cite this Entry Style MLA Chicago APA Merriam-Webster “Calm.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary , Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/calm. Accessed 5 May. 2026. Copy Citation Kids Definition calm 1 of 3 noun ˈkäm ˈkälm 1 a : a period or state of freedom from storm, wind, or rough water b : complete lack of wind or the presence of wind of no more than one mile (1.6 kilometers) per hour 2 : a state of freedom from excitement or disturbance : peacefulness calm 2 of 3 verb : to make or become calm calm 3 of 3 adjective 1 : marked by calm : still a calm sea 2 : free from excitement or disturbance a calm manner calmly adverb calmness noun More from Merriam-Webster on calm Nglish: Translation of calm for Spanish Speakers Britannica.com: Encyclopedia article about calm Last Updated: 5 May 2026 - Updated example sentences Love words? Need even more definitions? 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