Looking for the meaning of the word CALM in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of CALM with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Calm
Speech Type: Adjective
Etymology:
late Middle English: via one of the Romance languages from Greek kauma ‘heat (of the day)’
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
kɑːm
Dialects: British English
Definition:
not showing or feeling nervousness, anger, or other strong emotions
Short Definition:without emotion
Examples:- she had to keep calm at all costs
- his voice was calm
Definition:
(of the weather) pleasantly free from wind
Short Definition:windless
Examples:- the night was clear and calm
Word: Calm
Speech Type: Noun
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
kɑːm
Dialects: British English
Definition:
the absence of strong emotions; calm feelings
Short Definition:absence of emotion
Examples:- his usual calm deserted him
Definition:
the absence of wind
Short Definition:absence of wind
Examples:- in the centre of the storm calm prevailed
Word: Calm
Speech Type: Verb
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
kɑːm
Dialects: British English
Definition:
make (someone) tranquil and quiet; soothe
Short Definition:soothe
Examples:- I took him inside and tried to calm him down
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