calm

• Beschreibt einen Zustand frei von Aufregung, Erregung oder Unruhe; friedlich und still. Bezieht sich auf Personen, deren Gemütszustand, sowie auf Orte, Gewässer oder Situationen.

Describes a state of being free from agitation, excitement, or disturbance; peaceful and quiet.

1. Not agitated or excitedA2formal

   Free from strong emotions, anxiety, or excitement; peaceful.

   Ruhig

   • She remained calm during the emergency.
   • He took a deep breath to stay calm.
   • The teacher's calm voice helped the students relax.

   Synonymecollectedcomposedcoolpeacefulplacidrelaxedserenestilltranquilunperturbedunruffleduntroubled

   Antonymeagitatedanxiousdisturbedexcitedfrantichystericalnervouspanickyturbulentupset

2. Not windy or stormyA2formal

   Describing weather or water that is still and without strong movement.

   Windstill

   • The sea was calm and flat this morning.
   • We enjoyed a calm evening by the lake.
   • The weather forecast predicts calm conditions for the weekend.

   Synonymepeacefulplacidquietserenesmoothstilltranquilunruffled

   Antonymeragingroughstormytempestuousturbulentwild

• Zustand der Ruhe, Gelassenheit oder Stille, frei von Aufregung, Erregung oder starken Emotionen; auch das Fehlen von Bewegung oder Wind.

A noun referring to a state of peace, tranquility, or stillness, free from disturbance, agitation, or strong emotion.

unzählbar

1. State of peaceA2formal

   A state of being quiet, peaceful, and free from disturbance or agitation.

   Ruhe

   • After the storm, there was a deep calm over the sea.
   • She found calm in the middle of the busy city park.
   • The calm of the early morning helped him think clearly.

   Synonymeharmonypeacepeacefulnessplacidityquietnessquietudereposeserenitystillnesstranquility

   Antonymeagitationchaoscommotiondisturbanceturmoiluproar

2. Absence of strong emotionB1formal

   A state of being relaxed and not feeling angry, nervous, or upset.

   Ruhe

   • He spoke with a calm that surprised everyone.
   • She tried to maintain her calm during the interview.
   • The teacher's calm helped the students feel less anxious.

   Synonymecomposurecoolnessequanimitypeaceplaciditypoiseserenitytranquility

   Antonymeagitationcommotiondisturbanceturmoilupset

• Verb, das eine Handlung bezeichnet, durch die jemand oder etwas ruhig, gelassen oder weniger aufgeregt gemacht wird.

A verb used to indicate the act of making someone or something become quiet, peaceful, or less agitated.

1. Make peacefulA2formal

   To make someone or something become quiet, peaceful, or less agitated.

   beruhigen

   • She tried to calm the crying baby by rocking him.
   • The teacher calmed the excited students before the exam.
   • He took deep breaths to calm his nerves.

   Synonymeappeaseassuagecomposepacifyquietrelaxsettlesoothestilltranquilize

   Antonymeagitatearousedisturbexcitefrenzyinciteprovokerilestirupset

2. Reduce intensityB1formal

   To reduce the intensity of a situation, emotion, or activity.

   Beruhigen

   • The government took measures to calm the economic crisis.
   • She calmed the angry customer with a sincere apology.
   • The music helped calm the tense atmosphere in the room.

   Synonymeallayappeaseassuageeaselessenmitigatemoderatemollifypacifyquietsoothetemper

   Antonymeagitatearouseexciteinflameintensifyprovokestirworsen

Phrasal-Variantencalm down