Synonyms for calm
52 synonyms for “calm”, grouped by meaning. Dark green words mean nearly the same thing; light green ones are close in some uses.
Calm as in “quiet”
adjective: (of weather) free from storm or wind
- quiet
- still
- unruffled
- peaceful
- placid
- relaxed
- smooth
- ease
- cool
- mild
- gentle
- orderly
- rest
- unperturbed
Calm as in “lull”
verb: make calm or still
- lull
- quieten
- pacify
- soothe
- appease
- allay
- mollify
- subdue
- quell
- cease
- tranquilize
Calm as in “tranquil”
adjective: not agitated; without losing self-possession
- tranquil
- serene
- composed
- mellow
- serenity
- hushed
- halcyon
- unagitated
Calm as in “composure”
noun: steadiness of mind under stress
- composure
- equanimity
- repose
- stoic
- imperturbable
- unflappable
- equable
Calm as in “sedate”
verb: cause to be calm or quiet as by administering a sedative to
- sedate
- peaceable
- phlegmatic
- staid
- laid-back
- quiescent
- even-tempered
- level-headed
Calm as in “steady”
verb: make steady
- steady
- pacific
- collected
- becalm
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