calm
/kam/adjective
Feeling relaxed and peaceful, not angry, worried, or excited.
Example sentences
- “She stayed calm when the fire alarm went off during the exam.”
- “His calm voice helped the nervous children relax.”
- “Take a deep breath and try to keep calm.”
Typical patterns are 'stay calm', 'keep calm', and 'remain calm'. The phrasal verb 'calm down' tells someone to relax, but it can sound rude in a heated argument.