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ataractic |
free from anxiety or other emotional strain, esp. as a result of taking a drug; calm; tranquil. |
bask |
to lie in a warm, calm place. |
Beaufort scale |
a scale that rates the force and speed of wind from 0, "calm," to 12 or more, "hurricane". |
calm |
to become calm (usually followed by "down"). [1/6 definitions] |
calm down |
to become calm or calmer. |
calming |
causing one to feel calm; causing one to feel less nervous, tense, or upset. |
collect |
to make oneself calm, especially after being upset or disturbed. [1/5 definitions] |
collected |
in control; self-possessed; calm. [1/2 definitions] |
comforting |
serving or intending to calm the nerves or to relieve physical discomfort. [1/2 definitions] |
compose |
to make (oneself) calm or ready. [1/3 definitions] |
composed |
in a calm and collected state; serene. |
cool |
calm and under control. [1/4 definitions] |
cool it |
(slang) to calm down. |
cope1 |
to deal with problems and responsibilities, esp. in a calm or rational way. [1/2 definitions] |
disconcert |
to upset the calm or self-assurance of; ruffle. [1/2 definitions] |
dispassionate |
without strong feeling or bias; calm; impartial. |
disquiet |
lack of mental calm or peace; anxiety; uneasiness. [1/2 definitions] |
easygoing |
not worried or rushed; not easily upset; relaxed; calm; placid. [1/2 definitions] |
equanimity |
the quality of remaining calm, serene, or unruffled, esp. under stress; composure. |
even |
steady; calm. [1/12 definitions] |
even-tempered |
of quiet disposition; not easily upset; calm. |
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