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 do your best to get through tough situations.
    Tracy Brower, Forbes, 1 Dec. 2024
  • These videos make clear Maddow struggled to keep her composure while covering a report from The Associated Press about shelters for children separated from their parents at the U.S.-Mexico border during Trump's first presidential term.
    Andre Byik, USA TODAY, 26 Nov. 2024
Definition of composure
Noun
  • Couples and solo travelers would appreciate the serenity here, while families may want to request a room in the central or southern wings, which are closer to the kid-friendly amenities and restaurants.
    Dobrina Zhekova, Travel + Leisure, 13 Dec. 2024
  • The light shade of cyan is clean, calm and evokes serenity.
    R. Daniel Foster, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of serenity
Noun
  • In addition to sudden revelations and dreams that guide you toward your true path, the timing is ideal for making peace with the past and releasing emotional baggage.
    Valerie Mesa, People.com, 6 Dec. 2024
  • Now, sometimes being up against it actually can help the peace.
    Anne Thompson, IndieWire, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of peace
Noun
  • Organizations that rely on luck to avoid accidents may experience periods of calm, but luck is unpredictable and uncontrollable.
    Andreza Araujo, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • For the next five days in the pediatric ward, Nadine vacillated between moments of calm and kicking and screaming, but her vitals were steady.
    J. David McSwane, ProPublica, 7 Dec. 2024
Definition of calm
Noun
  • Steve Nelson, the president of Aetna and a former chief executive at UnitedHealthcare, said Mr. Thompson had a self-deprecating sense of humor that put others at ease.
    Amy Julia Harris, New York Times, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Fifty-six percent of respondents said the key benefits of mortgage technology is its convenience and ease of use, while 52% cited time savings.
    Miriam Moore, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
Definition of ease
Noun
  • In the quiet of the nearby waiting room, Jerry and Lisa prayed and worried.
    Kristen Jordan Shamus, Detroit Free Press, 19 Nov. 2024
  • Katie Ledecky’s Gold Medal Mind-Set Bidens Border Crackdown Could Disproportionately Affect Families Israeli news outlets break the quiet of the Sabbath to cover the release of four hostages.
    New York Times, New York Times, 8 June 2024
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