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calm

nounfemininegeneral usecommon/kal.mɐ.ˈɾi.ɐ/cal·ma·ri·a

Definition

1

A state of peacefulness and tranquility; a period of stillness, especially at sea.

Usage examples

“A sudden calm fell over the sea.”
“There was an uneasy calm in the city after the riots.”

Common combinations

dead calmcalm before the stormperiod of calm

Idiomatic expressions

  • the calm before the storm