Definitions for calms

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calms calm

Spelling: [kahm; older use kam; spelling pronunciation kahlm]

IPA: /kɑm; older use kæm; spelling pronunciation kɑlm/

Calms is a 5 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 12 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 16 points.

You can make 79 anagrams from letters in calms (aclms).

Definitions for calms

noun

1. freedom from motion or disturbance; stillness.
2. Meteorology. wind speed of less than 1 mile per hour (0.447 m/sec).
3. freedom from agitation, excitement, or passion; tranquillity; serenity:

adjective

1. without rough motion; still or nearly still:
2. not windy or stormy:
3. free from excitement or passion; tranquil:

verb (used with object)

1. to make calm:

verb (used without object)

1. to become calm (usually followed by down).

Origin of calms

1350-1400; (noun, adj.) Middle English calm(e) Italian calma (noun), calmo (adj.) Late Latin cauma summer heat (with l perhaps from Latin calēre to be hot) Greek kaûma (stem kaumat-) burning

Examples for calms

"Why, sure it's a Bear Cat," she said with the calmness of complete recovery.

Unlike coffee, tea has an amino acid that is associated with calmness: Theanine.

calmness, justice, and consideration should characterize our diplomacy.

Its calmness gave the impression of a wisdom behind it that had no existence.

But the calmness in rebel-held Donetsk on Sunday night suggested no big push is planned in the next few hours, at least.

I rose from my chair, now in some measure restored to calmness and cold resolution.

calmness is imperative: to be as motionless as transient beings can.

I said, sternly, but with a calmness which almost astonished me.

His face possesses the two qualities of calmness and elegance.

It prefers nonconfrontation, and calmness and softness of voice are valued when dealing with adversity.