Calmness

/ˈkɑ(l)mnəs/ noun

noun ·Common ·High school level

Definitions

Noun

1
The state of being calm; tranquillity; silence. uncountable
2
steadiness of mind under stress wordnet
3
The product of being calm. countable
4
a feeling of calm; an absence of agitation or excitement wordnet
5
an absence of strong winds or rain wordnet

Synonyms

composure calm equanimity peacefulness quietness serenity

Antonyms

academic anxiety acute anger animalistic energy anticipatory thrill

Example

"His calmness is more apparent than real."

Etymology

From calm + -ness.

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