calm

1. calm (adj) — sense 1

Definition: Peaceful, quiet, especially free from anger and anxiety.

2. calm (adj) — sense 2

Definition: Free of noise and disturbance.

Example: Calm is the morn without a sound,
⁠Calm as to suit a calmer grief,
⁠And only thro’ the faded leaf
The chestnut pattering to the ground: […]

3. calm (adj) — sense 3

Definition: with few or no waves on the surface; not rippled.

4. calm (noun) — sense 4

Definition: The state of being calm; peacefulness; absence of worry, anger, fear or other strong negative emotion.

Example: Calm on the seas, and silver sleep,
⁠And waves that sway themselves in rest,
⁠And dead calm in that noble breast
Which heaves but with the heaving deep.

5. calm (noun) — sense 5

Definition: The state of being calm; absence of noise and disturbance.

6. calm (noun) — sense 6

Definition: The absence of wind; a period of time without wind.

Example: The wind ceased, and there was a great calm.

7. calm (verb) — sense 7

Definition: To make calm.

Example: to calm a crying baby

8. calm (verb) — sense 8

Definition: To become calm.