Calmness

Pronunciation: /kɑːlmnəs/

Definitions of calmness

noun a state of being tranquil or peaceful

Example Sentences

A1 She felt a sense of calmness wash over her as she listened to the sound of the ocean.

A2 The yoga instructor guided the class in a meditation to help them find inner calmness.

B1 His calmness in the face of adversity impressed his colleagues.

B2 The therapist recommended practicing mindfulness to achieve a state of calmness.

C1 The diplomat's calmness during the negotiations helped to diffuse tensions.

C2 Her calmness under pressure made her a valuable asset in high-stress situations.

Examples of calmness in a Sentence

formal The speaker addressed the audience with a sense of calmness and composure.

informal She handled the situation with such calmness, it was impressive.

slang I need to channel my inner zen for some calmness right now.

figurative The lake reflected the moonlight with a serene calmness.

Grammatical Forms of calmness

• past tense: calmed
• plural: calmnesses
• comparative: calmer
• superlative: calmest
• present tense: calm
• future tense: will calm
• perfect tense: have calmed
• continuous tense: is calming
• singular: calmness
• positive degree: calm
• infinitive: to calm
• gerund: calming
• participle: calmed

Origin and Evolution of calmness

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'calmness' originated from the Old English word 'calm' which means peaceful, quiet, or free from agitation.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'calmness' has retained its original meaning of peace and tranquility, and is commonly used to describe a state of being free from disturbance or agitation.