Calm /(käm)/

1. Freedom from motion, agitation, or disturbance; a cessation or absence of that which causes motion or disturbance, as of winds or waves; tranquility; stillness; quiet; serenity.

   The wind ceased, and there was a great calm.

   A calm before a storm is commonly a peace of a man's own making.

imp. & p. p. Calmed; p. pr. & vb. n. Calming

1. To make calm; to render still or quiet, as elements; as, to calm the winds.

   To calm the tempest raised by Eolus.

2. To deliver from agitation or excitement; to still or soothe, as the mind or passions.

   Passions which seem somewhat calmed.

1. Not stormy; without motion, as of winds or waves; still; quiet; serene; undisturbed.

   Now all is calm, and fresh, and still.

2. Undisturbed by passion or emotion; not agitated or excited; tranquil; quiet in act or speech.

   Such calm old age as conscience pure And self-commanding hearts ensure.