calmer
adj.adj. more peaceful, quiet, or relaxed than before. You use this to describe someone who is less angry or a place that is less busy.
adj. the comparative form of 'calm'; indicates a state of greater tranquility, less agitation, or reduced intensity. Often follows linking verbs such as 'become', 'seem', or 'feel'.
The sea is much calmer today than it was yesterday.
After taking a few deep breaths, the speaker felt calmer and was able to continue the presentation.
The market grew significantly calmer following the central bank's announcement, as investors felt reassured by the new stability measures and the promise of lower interest rates.
From calm (verb) + -er.
From calm (adjective) + -er.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Comparative adjective; typically followed by 'than' when making a direct comparison.
more calmercalmerCalmer is already a comparative form; adding 'more' creates a double comparative error.
Last updated May 9, 2026