B1nounemotionspsychology
US/ˈkɑːm.nəs/
UK/ˈkɑːm.nəs/
the quality of staying quiet and relaxed, without worry or anger
In context
Her calmness during the emergency helped everyone else relax.
The calmness of the lake made it a perfect place to rest.
He answered the angry questions with remarkable calmness.
Words that go with calmness
adjective + noun
- inner calmnessYoga gave him inner calmness.
- remarkable calmnessShe showed remarkable calmness under pressure.
noun + preposition
- a sense of calmnessMusic brings me a sense of calmness.
- with calmnessHe faced the news with calmness.
- calmness of mindMeditation brings calmness of mind.
verb + noun
- maintain calmnessTry to maintain calmness in a crisis.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
Keep your calmness!Correct: Keep calm!