CALMLY

calmly

(adverb) with self-possession (especially in times of stress); “he spoke calmly to the rioting students”

sedately, calmly

(adverb) in a sedate manner

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adverb

calmly (comparative more calmly, superlative most calmly)

In a calm manner.

Source: Wiktionary


Calm"ly, adv.

Definition: In a calm manner. The gentle stream which calmly flows. Denham.

CALM

Calm, n. Etym: [OE. calme, F. calme, fr. It. or Sp. calma (cf. Pg. calma heat), prob. fr. LL. cauma heat, fr. Gr. Caustic]

Definition: Freodom from motion, agitation, or disturbance; a cessation or abeence of that which causes motion or disturbance, as of winds or waves; tranquility; stilness; quiet; serenity. The wind ceased, and there was a great calm. Mark. iv. 39. A calm before a storm is commonly a peace of a man's own making. South.

Calm, v. i. [imp. & p. p. Calmed; p. pr. & vb. n. Calming.] Etym: [Cf. F. calmer. See Calm, n.]

1. To make calm; to render still or quet, as elements; as, to calm the winds. To calm the tempest raised by Eolus. Dryden.

2. To deliver from agitation or excitement; to still or soothe, as the mind or passions. Passions which seem somewhat calmed.

Syn.

– To still; quiet; appease; ally; pacigy; tranquilize; soothe; compose; assuage; check; restrain.

Calm, a. [compar. Calmer; super. Calmest]

1. Not stormy; without motion, as of winds or waves; still; quiet; serene; undisturbed. "Calm was the day." Spenser. Now all is calm, and fresh, and still. Bryant.

2. Undisturbed by passion or emotion; not agitated or excited; tranquil; quiet in act or speech. "Calm and sinless peace." Milton. "With calm attention." Pope. Such calm old age as conscience pure And self-commanding hearts ensure. Keble.

Syn.

– Still; quiet; undisturbed; tranquil; peaceful; serene; composed; unruffled; sedate; collected; placid.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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