Synonyms: equanimity, composure, calm, calmness
Definition: steadiness of mind under stress
Usage: he accepted their problems with composure and she with equanimity
Definition: wind moving at less than 1 knot; 0 on the Beaufort scale
Similar words: wind, current of air, air current
Definition: air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
Usage: trees bent under the fierce winds; when there is no wind, row; the radioactivity was being swept upwards by the air current and out into the atmosphere
Synonyms: calm, sedate, tranquilize, tranquillise, tranquillize
Definition: cause to be calm or quiet as by administering a sedative to
Usage: The patient must be sedated before the operation
Similar words: affect
Definition: act physically on; have an effect upon
Usage: the medicine affects my heart rate
Synonyms: calm, steady, becalm
Definition: make steady
Usage: steady yourself
Similar words: stabilise, stabilize
Definition: become stable or more stable
Usage: The economy stabilized
Synonyms: chill out, calm, calm down, settle down, simmer down, cool it, cool off
Definition: become quiet or calm, especially after a state of agitation
Usage: After the fight both men need to cool off.; It took a while after the baby was born for things to settle down again.
Similar words: turn, change state
Definition: undergo a transformation or a change of position or action
Usage: We turned from Socialism to Capitalism; The people turned against the President when he stole the election
Synonyms: still, tranquilize, tranquillise, tranquillize, calm, calm down, lull, quiet, quieten
Definition: make calm or still
Usage: quiet the dragons of worry and fear
Synonyms: calm
Definition: (of weather) free from storm or wind
Usage: calm seas
Similar words: still, tranquil, smooth, quiet, placid, unruffled
Definition: (of a body of water) free from disturbance by heavy waves
Usage: a ribbon of sand between the angry sea and the placid bay; the quiet waters of a lagoon; a lake of tranquil blue water reflecting a tranquil blue sky; a smooth channel crossing; scarcely a ripple on the still water; unruffled water
Similar words: settled
Definition: not changeable
Usage: a period of settled weather
Similar words: windless
Definition: without or almost without wind
Usage: he prefers windless days for playing golf
Synonyms: calm, unagitated, tranquil, serene
Definition: not agitated; without losing self-possession
Usage: spoke in a calm voice; remained calm throughout the uproar; he remained serene in the midst of turbulence; a serene expression on her face; she became more tranquil; tranquil life in the country
Similar words: composed
Definition: serenely self-possessed and free from agitation especially in times of stress
Usage: the performer seemed completely composed as she stepped onto the stage; I felt calm and more composed than I had in a long time