Simple meaning
What does Calm mean?
Calm means feeling or acting peaceful and not worried.
Dictionary definition
Peaceful, quiet, and not upset or excited.
Example sentences
Calm in a sentence
easy
Lena took a calm breath before the test.
medium
The lake was calm after the wind stopped.
hard
A calm voice helped the group solve the problem.
Synonyms
Words like Calm
peacefulUse when something feels quiet and safe.
relaxedUse when someone is not tense or worried.
Antonyms
Opposite words
nervousUse when someone feels worried or jumpy.
wildUse when something is not controlled or peaceful.
Word family
Calm word family
Base word
calm
adjective
calmer
More calm.
adjective
calmest
Most calm.
adverb
calmly
In a calm way.
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Quick practice
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Practice 1
Which word is an antonym of calm?
Nervous is an opposite because it means worried or jumpy.
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