CALMNESS

composure, calm, calmness, equanimity

(noun) steadiness of mind under stress; “he accepted their problems with composure and she with equanimity”

calmness

(noun) a feeling of calm; an absence of agitation or excitement

calmness

(noun) an absence of strong winds or rain

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

calmness (countable and uncountable, plural calmnesses)

(uncountable) The state of being calm; tranquillity; silence.

(countable) The product of being calm.

Synonyms

• See also calmness

Antonyms

• disturbance

Anagrams

• classmen

Source: Wiktionary


Calm"ness, n.

Definition: The state of quality of being calm; quietness; tranquillity; self-repose. The gentle calmness of the flood. Denham. Hes calmness was the repose of conscious power. E. Everett.

Syn.

– Quietness; quietude; stillness; tranquillity; serenity; repose; composure; sedateness; placidity.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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