Dictionary entry

Calm (3)

Webster's Dictionary 1913

Calm (käm), a. [Compar.Calmer (–ẽr); superl.Calmest (–ĕst)] 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.