calm

• "without losing self-possession"
• "spoke in a calm voice"
• "remained calm throughout the uproar"
• "he remained serene in the midst of turbulence"
• "a serene expression on her face"
• "she became more tranquil"
• "tranquil life in the country"

Synonyms

• unagitatednot physically disturbed or set in motion ; not agitated or disturbed emotionally ; not agitated
• serenenot agitated; completely clear and fine
• tranquil(of a body of water) free from disturbance by heavy waves; not agitated

• "calm seas"

• "he accepted their problems with composure and she with equanimity"

Synonyms

• composuresteadiness of mind under stress
• calmnesssteadiness of mind under stress; an absence of strong winds or rain ; a feeling of calm
• equanimitysteadiness of mind under stress

• "0 on the Beaufort scale"

Synonyms

• calm airwind moving at less than 1 knot

• "quiet the dragons of worry and fear"

Synonyms

• calm downbecome quiet or calm, especially after a state of agitation; make calm or still; become quiet or less intensive
• quietwith little or no activity or no agitation (`quiet' is a nonstandard variant for `quietly'); become quiet or quieter; make calm or still; a period of calm weather; an untroubled state; the absence of sound; a disposition free from stress or emotion ; characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity; free of noise or uproar; not showy or obtrusive; in a softened tone; (of a body of water) free from disturbance by heavy waves; (of the sun) characterized by a low level of surface phenomena, such as sunspots
• tranquilizemake calm or still; cause to be calm or quiet as by administering a sedative to
• tranquillizemake calm or still; cause to be calm or quiet as by administering a sedative to
• tranquillisemake calm or still; cause to be calm or quiet as by administering a sedative to
• quietenbecome quiet or quieter; make calm or still; cause to be quiet or not talk
• lulla pause during which things are calm or activities are diminished; a period of calm weather; calm by deception; become quiet or less intensive; make calm or still
• stillwith reference to action or condition; despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession); to a greater degree or extent; without moving or making a sound; a static photograph (especially one taken from a movie and used for advertising purposes); (poetic) tranquil silence; an apparatus used for the distillation of liquids; a plant and works where alcoholic drinks are made by distillation ; not in physical motion; marked by absence of sound; (of a body of water) free from disturbance by heavy waves; used of pictures; not sparkling; free from noticeable current; make calm or still; cause to be quiet or not talk; lessen the intensity of or calm; make motionless

• "steady yourself"

Synonyms

• steadyin a steady manner; a person loved by another person ; make steady; support or hold steady and make steadfast, with or as if with a brace; not subject to change or variation especially in behavior; not liable to fluctuate or especially to fall; securely in position; marked by firm determination or resolution; relating to a person who does something regularly; not easily excited or upset
• becalmmake steady

• "After the fight both men need to cool off."
• "It took a while after the baby was born for things to settle down again."

Synonyms

• calm downbecome quiet or calm, especially after a state of agitation; make calm or still; become quiet or less intensive
• cool offbecome quiet or calm, especially after a state of agitation; lose intensity; feel less enamoured of something or somebody
• chill outbecome quiet or calm, especially after a state of agitation
• simmer downbecome quiet or calm, especially after a state of agitation
• settle downsettle into a position, usually on a surface or ground; become settled or established and stable in one's residence or life style; become quiet or calm, especially after a state of agitation
• cool itbecome quiet or calm, especially after a state of agitation

• "The patient must be sedated before the operation"

Synonyms

• sedatecause to be calm or quiet as by administering a sedative to; characterized by dignity and propriety ; dignified and somber in manner or character and committed to keeping promises
• tranquilizemake calm or still; cause to be calm or quiet as by administering a sedative to
• tranquillizemake calm or still; cause to be calm or quiet as by administering a sedative to
• tranquillisemake calm or still; cause to be calm or quiet as by administering a sedative to