calmness

noun

Definition of calmnessnext
1
as in restfulness
a state of freedom from storm or disturbance the unusual calmness of the lake gave its surface a strikingly glassy appearance

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2
as in composure
evenness of emotions or temper her resolute calmness in a crisis serves her well as a nurse in the emergency room

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3
as in peacefulness
freedom from disquieting or oppressive thoughts or emotions a teacher who handles even the most vexing situations with a clearheaded calmness

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  1. composure
  2. serenity
  3. peace
  4. calm
  5. ease
  6. quiet
Noun
  • Stay Calm: Maintain composure and clarity in communication.
    Maha Abouelenein, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024
  • For the third straight game, the Clippers were in a contest too close for comfort that challenged their composure.
    Broderick Turner, Los Angeles Times, 28 Oct. 2024
Definition of composure
Noun
  • Those looking for ultimate serenity should consider Sparkling Hill Resort and Spa, an adult-only (16+) property in Vernon initially built by the Swarovski family.
    Zach Wichter, USA TODAY, 3 Nov. 2024
  • And so, when his recording and stage schedule allows, the 39-year-old makes time for serenity—and for indulging his love of romantic French opera, as a listener rather than a singer.
    Nora Taylor, Robb Report, 2 Nov. 2024
Definition of serenity
Noun
  • Simone Talma Flowers serves as the executive director of Interfaith Action of Central Texas, an organization that brings people of all faiths and cultures together to cultivate peace and respect.
    Simone Talma Flowers, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
  • Moreover, Russia’s steady gains have fed resignation that any peace deal will entail giving up much if not all of the 20% of Ukrainian territory Russia now occupies.
    Howard LaFranchi, The Christian Science Monitor, 21 Nov. 2024
Definition of peace
Noun
  • Pockets of calm can be found around the area, like at the Bach Ma Temple.
    Catherine Garcia, theweek, 11 Nov. 2024
  • What’s most reassuring about Kornacki’s presence is his caffeinated sense of calm.
    Jen Chaney, Vulture, 6 Nov. 2024
Definition of calm
Noun
  • These technical advancements serve to further enhance the ease of operating Vespas.
    Josh Max, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
  • The Princess Royal, 74, and her son-in-law seem to be at ease in each other's company, and have shared many chats and laughs on the sidelines of Zara's equestrian competitions.
    Janine Henni, People.com, 4 Nov. 2024
Definition of ease
Noun
  • Returning to the island at the end of a busy day and experiencing a rare quiet that’s almost impossible to to find in New York—even for someone who’s lived there for over a decade.
    Laura Parker, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2024
  • Yaeji's With a Hammer takes one idea—namely, the volcano of rage that bubbled up inside the Korean-American artist during the quiet of the pandemic—and studies it from every angle.
    Pitchfork, Pitchfork, 1 Oct. 2024
Definition of quiet
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