Word
calmness
Phoneticscalm·ness, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈkɑɫmnəs/
UK/kˈɑːmnəs/
Definition
n. the state of being quiet, peaceful, and not showing any strong feelings like anger or fear.
n. the state of being free from agitation, excitement, or disturbance; a state of mental or emotional tranquility.
Examples
“The calmness of the lake made it perfect for swimming.”
“Despite the loud noise outside, the library remained filled with a deep sense of calmness.”
“The leader's calmness during the crisis prevented the situation from escalating further, allowing the team to focus on finding a solution.”
Examples
simple
“The calmness of the lake made it perfect for swimming.”
contextual
“Despite the loud noise outside, the library remained filled with a deep sense of calmness.”
complex
“The leader's calmness during the crisis prevented the situation from escalating further, allowing the team to focus on finding a solution.”
Real-World Examples
“Eventually the calmness in the final third was rewarded when Foden finished after neat work on the right from Rico Lewis, as the two academy products combined.” “Greedier batters, flatter surfaces and poorer performances will provide tougher days, but here Root brought a welcome calmness on his return as skipper.” “Positive scores indicate a calming effect, with higher values reflecting greater increases in calmness.” Etymology
From calm + -ness.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
NOUN
ADJECTIVE
ADVERB
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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