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calm
nounfemininegeneral usecommon/kal.mɐ.ˈɾi.ɐ/cal·ma·ri·a
Definition
1A 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