adj
calmer
KAH-muh
Calmer (adj) means More calm; comparative form of "calm.". Example: “She felt much calmer after talking it through with a friend.”
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More calm; comparative form of "calm."
"She felt much calmer after talking it through with a friend."
How to use calmer
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishDescribes something or someone that is more peaceful or settled than before, or than something else.
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Word forms
- Plural
- calmers
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Etymology
"Calm" plus the comparative suffix "-er."
Rhymes for calmer
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What does “calmer” mean?
The word “calmer” means more calm; comparative form of "calm.". In plain terms, describes something or someone that is more peaceful or settled than before, or than something else.
How do you pronounce “calmer”?
“Calmer” is pronounced KAH-muh (/ˈkɑmɚ/ in IPA).
How do you use “calmer” in a sentence?
Here is “calmer” used in a sentence: “She felt much calmer after talking it through with a friend.”
What part of speech is “calmer”?
“Calmer” is an adjective.
