B1adjectiveemotionsnature
US/kɑːm/
UK/kɑːm/
relaxed and not worried, angry or excited; also (of weather or sea) without wind or big waves
In context
Try to stay calm and answer the questions one by one.
The sea was calm, so we went out in a small boat.
She always sounds calm on the phone, even when she is busy.
Words that go with calm
adjective + noun
- calm atmosphereThe café has a calm atmosphere, perfect for studying.
- calm weatherWe are waiting for calm weather to go fishing.
- calm voiceHe spoke in a calm voice.
- calm seaThe ferry crossed a calm sea.
adverb + adjective
- perfectly calmShe looked perfectly calm before the interview.