Calm synonyms and antonyms
käm
Category:
Part of speech:
Motionless and calm.
calm (related)
Lack of agitation or excitement; tranquillity; serenity
The definition of composed is calm.
Calm; quiet; tranquillity
In control of oneself; calm and self-possessed
Without worry or anxiety; unaffected by disturbance.
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Soothe is defined as to calm or relieve.
The definition of detached is separate or not connected, or not emotionally involved.
quiet (related)
To become quiet
Serenely deliberate, composed, and dignified in character or manner.
Indifferent and having no interest; aloof.
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Marked by calm self-control:
Alternative spelling of tranquilize.
Not feeling pain; not liable to suffering; insensible
Having component elements pleasingly or appropriately combined:
Not agitated emotionally; calm:
coolheaded
Not easily flustered; calm
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Not perturbed
silence (related)
Silence is a complete absence of sound, or not talking, or not talking about a specific issue.
composure (related)
A calm or tranquil state of mind; self-possession.
Ready, prepared.
at a standstill
Said often of things
Not moving or able to move quickly; proceeding at a low speed:
assuasive
Soothing; calming.
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The definition of levelheaded is calm and sensible.
unanxious
Not anxious.
The definition of patient is waiting calmly for however long is needed.
Calm and imperturbable, especially under pressure.
(Obs.) Lovely or lovable
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That cannot be disconcerted, disturbed, or excited; impassive
without a nerve in one's body
Said especially of persons
in-order
(Computing theory) Alternative spelling of inorder.
(Slang) Very pleasant, attractive, or enjoyable
Pleasant in manner; smooth:
waveless
Free from waves
Out of breath
The quality or state of being still; quietness; silence; calmness; inactivity.
lowkey
strong-nerved
Not easily upset or excited; mild or complacent:
The state or quality of being placid.
Not having one's feelings stirred
unaroused
Not aroused.
The definition of civil refers to something related to citizens or showing good manners and being polite.
Reliant upon one's self; trusting to one's own powers or judgment.
Free from strain or tension.
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Possessing self-control, having mastery of ones own desires.
To restrain is defined as to hold back or keep under control.
unastounded
Characterized by moderate temperatures, weather, or climate; neither hot nor cold.
Opposed to radical or extreme views or measures, especially in politics or religion.
The definition of unflappable is not easily flustered.
Remaining calm even in situations that would cause many others to become angry, frustrated, panicky, etc.
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Like or suited for a philosopher
Not disturbed or distracted.
Free from disturbance, agitation, or commotion:
Of, in, or near the Pacific Ocean.
stormless
Without a storm or stormy weather.
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aroused (antonym)
Said often of things
rest (related)
A period of inactivity, relaxation, or sleep:
restraint (related)
Control of the expression of one's feelings; constraint:
Calm and composed; of stable disposition.
ataraxia
(Literary, Greek philosophy) A pleasure that comes when the mind is at rest.
A policy toward a rival nation or bloc characterized by increased diplomatic, commercial, and cultural contact and a desire to reduce tensions, as through negotiation or talks.
Sluggishness or apathy
placation
A process or act of placating; appeasement or an expression of appeasement.
The state of being placid; peacefulness.
To produce (printed matter) as by computer, photocomposition, etc.
steady-handed
steel-nerved
unamazed
Not amazed
unastonished
Not astonished.
unbewildered
Not bewildered.
undazed
undazzled
Not dazzled.
Not influenced by personal interest or selfish motives; impartial; unbiased
Lacking intellectual inquisitiveness or natural curiosity; uninterested.
Not taking sides in a conflict such as war; nonaligned.
Showing friendliness or goodwill.
Peaceful; undisturbed.
Not influenced by strong feelings or emotions; impartial:
unexcitable
Not excitable.
(Obs.) Of, like, or producing the humor phlegm
cool-as-a-cucumber
(Simile) Calm and composed even in difficult or frustrating situations; self-possessed.
with ice in one's veins
Said especially of persons
Of or relating to people who live in the country:
motionless (related)
Having or making no motion.
calmant
Said often of things
Freedom from passion; an undisturbed state; apathy.
nepenthe
A drug mentioned in the Odyssey as a remedy for grief.
madness (antonym)
Enthusiasm; excitement:
Having an even number in a sequence.
pour oil on troubled water
calm air
wind moving at less than 1 knot; 0 on the Beaufort scale
unshaky
unstrained
Not strained.
wonderless
Devoid of wonder.
windlessness
Absence of wind.
reposeful
Full of repose; tranquil
Halcyon describes an idealized, idyllic or peaceful time.
Of, relating to, or being a literary or other artistic work that portrays or evokes rural life, usually in an idealized way.
Having low intensity; restrained, as in style or quality; subdued.
A relatively calm interval, as in a storm.
The quality or state of being tranquil; calmness; serenity
The absence of mental stress or anxiety.
To ease the anger or agitation of (a person or the mind, for example).
dignified (related)
Having or showing dignity or stateliness
anodynic
In the way of an anodyne, relating to relief from pain.
The definition of apathetic is someone who is not interested or doesn’t show any feeling or emotion.
calmative
Having relaxing or pacifying properties; sedative.
Of or pertaining to fatalism
Requiring serious thought; important; weighty
Hard to understand; obscure
Able to withstand; not susceptible
Not caring or concerned; uninterested, apathetic.
Without sense or reason; foolish; stupid
Marked by blithe unconcern; nonchalant.
Showing lack of interest or spirit; listless; languid
nepenthean
Said often of things
Casually unconcerned or indifferent.
oasitic
Of or relating to an oasis
pococurante
The definition of quiescent is something or someone dormant or in a period of inactivity.
A drug having a calming or quieting effect, often given to reduce anxiety or to promote relaxation.
Moderate; realistic; serious; not playful; not passionate; cool; self-controlled
Always fixed in the same location; stationary
Seemingly indifferent to or unaffected by pleasure or pain; impassive:
The definition of stolid is a person who is unexcitable and not prone to showing lots of emotion or sensitivity.
Conquered; overpowered; crushed; submissive; mild.
Said often of things
Not agitated (physically or emotionally)
Complete lack of emotion or motivation about a person, activity, or object; depression; lack of interest or enthusiasm; disinterest.
The action of assuaging; appeasement.
equability
A condition of being equable; uniformity.
Equanimity is defined as being calm and maintaining your emotions, especially in bad situations.
A refraining from the enforcement of something (as a debt, right, or obligation) that is due.
The state of being impassive
imperturbation
Freedom from excitement; serenity; calmness
Blithe lack of concern; nonchalance.
The state or quality of being nonchalant
The state or quality of being passive; esp., inaction, inertia, submissiveness, etc.
pococurantism
(Dated) The act of propitiating; placation, atonement, similar to expiation but with the added concept of appeasement of anger.
A state of being quiet; rest; calmness
Peace of mind; freedom from worry or troubles
Coolness and composure, especially in trying circumstances.
An instance or example of solemn behavior; a rite or ceremony performed with reverence.
The quality or state of being tranquil; serenity.
The definition of allay means to make better or decrease something that is unpleasant.
The definition of alleviate is to make something easier to deal with or endure.
To pacify or quiet, esp. by giving in to the demands of
To satisfy or appease (hunger or thirst, for example).
To render motionless for lack of wind:
(Intransitive, often with on or against) To collect payments.
To gain (regard, good will, etc.) by friendly acts
To render harmless
To break up, drive away, or cause to disappear:
In a restrained or moderate manner:
(Obs.) To raise to the social status of a gentleman
To stop making noise; be or become quiet or silent
To stop from being angry; appease; pacify; mollify
To gain or regain the goodwill or favor of; appease:
To quiet; allay
Reconcile is defined as to make two people friendly again, to cause someone to accept a decision or action, or to match the details of two accounts.
To keep (a liquid) near or just below the boiling point.
To reduce the tension of; relax; loosen
In a steady manner
Alternative spelling of tranquilize.
unconfused
Simple past tense and past participle of unconfuse
unexcited
agitated (antonym)
The definition of agitated is someone who is very distressed or troubled.
boisterous (antonym)
Noisy and unruly; rowdy
discomposed (antonym)
excited (antonym)
Emotionally aroused; agitated
perturbed (antonym)
Disturbed; flustered.
stormy (antonym)
Of, characteristic of, or affected by storms
worried (antonym)
Thinking about unpleasant things that have happened or that might happen; feeling afraid and unhappy.
angry (antonym)
Wild and stormy, as if angry
passionate (antonym)
The definition of passionate is having or showing strong feelings, strong emotions or a strong sexual desire.
roused (antonym)
composed, cool (animate)
wild (antonym)
Exposed to the wind and sea; unsheltered.
mad (antonym)
Temporarily or apparently deranged by violent sensations, emotions, or ideas:
furious (antonym)
Rushing with impetuosity; moving with violence.
excitable (antonym)
Capable of responding to stimuli.
fierce (antonym)
Hostile and violent, especially by nature or temperament; ferocious:
violent (antonym)
Characterized by extreme emotion, especially anger:
turbulent (antonym)
The definition of turbulent is something characterized by chaos, confusion, disorder or conflict.
rough (antonym)
Lacking polish or finesse:
agitation (antonym)
The definition of agitation refers to the process of moving something forcefully or violently.
disturbance (antonym)
A disturbing or being disturbed
excitability (antonym)
(Uncountable) The state of being excitable
aggravation (antonym)
A thing or circumstance that aggravates, or makes worse
restlessness (antonym)
The state or condition of being restless; an inability to be still, quiet, at peace or comfortable.
storminess (antonym)
(Uncountable) The state or quality of being stormy
anger (antonym)
A feeling of displeasure resulting from injury, mistreatment, opposition, etc., and usually showing itself in a desire to fight back at the supposed cause of this feeling
turbulence (antonym)
Chaotic or unstable eddying motion in a fluid. Avoiding excessive turbulence generated around moving objects (such as airplanes), which can make their motion inefficient and difficult to control, is a major factor in aerodynamic design.
terror (antonym)
A person or thing causing intense fear
ruffle (antonym)
Ruffle is defined as to wrinkle, or to annoy or bother.
agitate (antonym)
The definition of agitate is to move something around in a forceful or violent movement.
rouse (antonym)
To cause (someone) to be active, attentive, or excited; stir up.
distract (antonym)
To draw (the mind, attention, etc.) away in another direction; divert
outrage (antonym)
Outrage is defined as to deeply insult someone, or to commit a violent act against someone.
irritate (antonym)
To cause someone to feel impatient or angry; annoy:
worry (antonym)
To pluck at, push on, touch, etc. repeatedly in a nervous or determined way
The state of being peaceful.
The state or condition of being untroubled; freedom from worry.
Also used with down: allay
To make or become calm.
To place in a fixed or permanent condition; to make firm, steady, or stable; to establish; to fix; especially, to establish in life; to fix in business, in a home, or the like.
Also used with down: appease
To ease the anger or agitation of.
To make agreeable or gentle; mollify.
(Intransitive) To become soft or softer
(--- Now Rare) To alleviate; ease
(Intransitive, idiomatic) To decrease in intensity of anger, agitation, or excitement.
unquivering
unwondering
Present participle of unwonder.
rock-steady
Consistent and dependable in one's behaviour or performance
relax (related)
warm (related)
languid (related)
The definition of listless is someone who is lacking in energy or vitality and does not extend physical effort.
excite (antonym)
Excite is defined as to stir up emotions, action or strong reactions.
Not impressed
tranquilization
Alternative form of tranquillization.
Synonym Study
- Peaceful suggests a lack of turbulence or disorder a peaceful gathering
- Placid implies an undisturbed or unruffled calm and is sometimes used disparagingly to suggest dull equanimity she looked on with placid unconcern
- Serene suggests an exalted tranquillity he died with a serene smile on his lips
- Tranquil implies a more intrinsic or permanent peace and quiet than calm they lead a tranquil life
- Calm , originally applied to the weather, suggests a total absence of, and often a contrast with, agitation or disturbance a calm sea, a calm, answer
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