noun
B1
Intermediate
calmness
KAHM-nuhs
Calmness (noun) means the quality of being calm; a settled, untroubled state. Example: “His calmness under pressure impressed the whole team.”
noun
1
The quality of being calm; a settled, untroubled state.
"His calmness under pressure impressed the whole team."
"There was a strange calmness to the sea before the storm hit."
How to use calmness
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA peaceful, steady state, whether in a person, a place, or the weather.
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Word forms
- Plural
- calmnesses
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Etymology
From calm plus the noun-forming suffix -ness.
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What does “calmness” mean?
The word “calmness” means the quality of being calm; a settled, untroubled state. In plain terms, a peaceful, steady state, whether in a person, a place, or the weather.
How do you pronounce “calmness”?
“Calmness” is pronounced KAHM-nuhs (/ˈkɑ(l)mnəs/ in IPA).
How do you use “calmness” in a sentence?
Here is “calmness” used in a sentence: “His calmness under pressure impressed the whole team.”
What is the opposite of “calmness”?
The opposite of “calmness” — its antonyms — are disturbance, anxietie, nervousness, anxiety and agitation.
What part of speech is “calmness”?
“Calmness” is a noun.
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