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Definition of calmness

calmness

/ˈkɑːm.nəs/
calm · ness
Adverb:calmly
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Adjective:calm
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• noun

1

The mental or emotional state of being free from agitation, anxiety, or strong emotion; composure and inner peace.

Example

"Her remarkable calmness during the medical emergency helped reassure everyone in the room."

2

The physical state or quality of being free from wind, storms, rough motion, or loud disturbance.

Example

"The morning calmness of the lake created a mirror-like reflection of the surrounding mountains."

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• Rhymes for calmness

• Nearby Words

calming
calmingly
calmly
calmness
calochortus
caloric
calorically

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in Middle English by adding the native suffix -ness to calm, which entered English via Old French from Late Latin cauma ('heat of the midday sun'), ultimately from Ancient Greek kauma ('burning heat'), referring to the stillness when people and animals rest during midday heat.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Calmness. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/calmness
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