Calm
Example: He stays calm during stressful situations at work
Definition
"Calm" refers to a state of being peaceful, quiet, and free from agitation or strong emotions. It describes a person, situation, or environment that remains steady and composed, especially during moments that could provoke stress or anxiety.
Etymology
The word "calm" originates from the Late Latin word 'cauma,' meaning 'heat of the day' or 'heat exhaustion,' which later evolved in Old French as 'calme' to mean tranquility or stillness. Interestingly, the word shifted from relating to physical heat to a metaphorical sense of peacefulness and steadiness.
Learn to use this word actively
"Calm" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - (A2) - set 4", containing 116 commonly used words.
Would you like to not only understand these words, but also remember them and use them actively? Create a free account and select English as the language you want to learn.
Create a free account
