Definitions for: Calmness


[n] steadiness of mind under stress; "he accepted their problems with composure and she with equanimity"
[n] a feeling of calm; an absence of agitation or excitement
[n] an absence of strong winds or rain



Webster (1913) Definition: Calm"ness, n.
The state of quality of being calm; quietness; tranquillity;
self-repose.

The gentle calmness of the flood. --Denham.

Hes calmness was the repose of conscious power. --E.
Everett.

Syn: Quietness; quietude; stillness; tranquillity; serenity;
repose; composure; sedateness; placidity.

Synonyms: calm, composure, equanimity

Antonyms: agitation, discomposure

See Also: aplomb, assuredness, cool, coolness, disposition, feeling, good weather, imperturbability, imperturbableness, lull, placidity, placidity, placidness, poise, quiet, quiet, quietness, quietude, repose, sang-froid, self-possession, serenity, stillness, temperament, tranquility, tranquility, tranquillity, tranquillity, windlessness

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