calmness
gb/kˈɑmnəs/ us/kˈɑmnəs/
B2
English
nyugalom, higgadtság, szélcsend, kiegyensúlyozottság, átmeneti nyugalom
NOUN
B2
1
nyugalom
A2
Usage pattern:
the calmness of [someone/something]
After a few deep breaths, she felt a wave of calmness.
Néhány mély lélegzet után a nyugalom hulláma öntötte el.
The guided meditation helped him return to a steady calmness.
A vezetett meditáció segített neki visszanyerni a tartós nyugalmát.
His calmness made everyone else feel safer.
Learner examples
I like the calmness of the evening.
Szeretem az este nyugalmát.
Her calmness helps me relax.
Az ő nyugalma segít nekem ellazulni.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes use *calm* (adjective) where *calmness* (noun) is needed: 'I felt calmness' (OK) vs 'I felt calm' (also OK, but different grammar).
Meaning
a relaxed, peaceful feeling
Collocations
a sense of calmness
|inner calmness
|deep calmness
|sudden calmness
|complete calmness
|find calmness
|feel calmness
|bring calmness
|restore calmness
|a moment of calmness
Synonyms
serenity (slightly more literary and positive)
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tranquility (emphasizes peaceful quiet)
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peacefulness (focuses on the absence of disturbance)
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calm (more general; can be a noun or adjective)
Antonyms
anxiety (stressful worry rather than calm)
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agitation (restless, upset energy)
Themes
emotions
|mental_health
|daily_life
Definition
a feeling of being relaxed and not worried
a state of being calm, relaxed, and not anxious or upset
NOUN
B2
2
higgadtság
B2
Usage pattern:
calmness under pressure; calmness in the face of [something]
She answered the tough questions with calmness and clarity.
Higgadtsággal és világosan válaszolt a nehéz kérdésekre.
His calmness under pressure impressed the entire team.
A nyomás alatt tanúsított higgadtsága lenyűgözte az egész csapatot.
Even during the emergency, the pilot’s calmness reassured the passengers.
Learner examples
Try to keep calmness in an interview.
Próbálj meg higgadt maradni egy állásinterjún.
He showed calmness during the test.
Higgadt maradt a teszt alatt.
Common mistake:
Don’t confuse *calmness* (a quality) with *calm down* (a verb phrase).
Meaning
control in stressful situations
Collocations
calmness under pressure
|remarkable calmness
|maintain calmness
|show calmness
|calmness in the face of danger
|project calmness
|handle [something] with calmness
|respond with calmness
|professional calmness
|steady calmness
Synonyms
composure (most direct synonym in stressful contexts)
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poise (suggests confident control and grace)
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self-control (emphasizes managing impulses)
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coolness (more informal; can imply emotional distance)
Antonyms
panic (loss of control due to fear)
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hysteria (extreme, uncontrolled emotion (often criticized))
Themes
work
|emotions
|communication
|education
Definition
staying calm when something is difficult
the ability to stay controlled and not panic or overreact, especially in a difficult or stressful situation
NOUN
B2
3
nyugalom
A2
Usage pattern:
the calmness of [a place/time]; calmness in [a place]
There was a calmness in the library that helped her concentrate.
Olyan nyugalom volt a könyvtárban, hogy jobban tudott koncentrálni.
He missed the calmness of his small hometown.
Hiányzott neki a kis szülővárosa nyugalma.
The calmness of the early morning made the long walk enjoyable.
Learner examples
I love the calmness in this park.
Szeretem a nyugalmat ebben a parkban.
The calmness of the night is nice.
Az éjszaka nyugalma kellemes.
Common mistake:
Learners may overuse *silence*; *calmness* can include soft sounds (e.g., birds) as long as it feels peaceful.
Meaning
quiet, peaceful atmosphere
Collocations
the calmness of the morning
|the calmness of the countryside
|calmness in the room
|enjoy the calmness
|welcome calmness
|rare calmness
|nighttime calmness
|a calmness settled over [place]
|a feeling of calmness
|seek calmness
Synonyms
peace (broader; can also mean lack of conflict)
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quiet (focuses on low noise more than atmosphere)
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stillness (emphasizes little movement)
Antonyms
commotion (noisy confusion and activity)
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chaos (complete lack of order)
Themes
daily_life
|nature
|travel
Definition
a place or time that feels quiet and peaceful
a quiet, peaceful condition in a place, with little noise, activity, or disturbance
NOUN
C1
4
Usage pattern:
the calmness of the sea/air; a period of calmness
The calmness of the sea didn’t last long; clouds rolled in by noon.
A tenger nyugalma nem tartott sokáig; délre felhők gyülekeztek.
They waited for a patch of calmness before taking the boat out.
Megvárták, amíg beáll egy kis szélcsend, mielőtt kivitték a csónakot.
After days of wind, the calmness felt almost unreal.
Learner examples
The calmness of the sea was beautiful.
A tenger nyugalma gyönyörű volt.
Common mistake:
In this sense, English often prefers *calm* (noun/adjective) over *calmness*; *calmness* is still correct but slightly less common.
Meaning
still sea or weather
Collocations
the calmness of the sea
|the calmness of the lake
|the calmness of the air
|unusual calmness
|a sudden calmness
|a brief calmness
|calmness returned
|calmness after the storm
|perfect calmness
|morning calmness
Synonyms
stillness (emphasizes lack of movement)
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calm (more common term for sea/weather conditions)
Antonyms
turbulence (irregular, violent movement in air or water)
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roughness (choppy sea conditions)
Themes
weather
|nature
|travel
Definition
weather or sea that is not rough
a condition of little or no wind, waves, or storm activity
NOUN
C1
5
Usage pattern:
[someone]'s calmness
Her calmness is one of the reasons people trust her leadership.
Kiegyensúlyozottsága az egyik oka annak, hogy az emberek bíznak a vezetésében.
He’s famous for his calmness, even when plans change at the last minute.
A kiegyensúlyozottságáról híres, még akkor is, amikor az utolsó pillanatban változnak a tervek.
Their child’s calmness surprised everyone in the family.
Learner examples
My teacher’s calmness helps the class.
A tanárom kiegyensúlyozottsága jót tesz az osztálynak.
Common mistake:
Don’t confuse a lasting trait (*her calmness*) with a temporary mood (*her calmness today*).
Meaning
a naturally calm personality
Collocations
her natural calmness
|his usual calmness
|inherited calmness
|quiet calmness
|calmness and patience
|calmness and kindness
|admire [someone]'s calmness
|known for calmness
|remarkable calmness
|steady calmness
Synonyms
placidity (suggests gentle, unexcited calm (slightly formal))
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even-temperedness (focuses on not getting angry easily)
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equanimity (formal; calmness even in difficulty)
Antonyms
irritability (tendency to become annoyed easily)
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volatility (tendency to react quickly and emotionally)
Themes
personality
|emotions
|relationships
Definition
when someone is usually calm
a person’s generally calm and untroubled nature, shown as a usual way of reacting
NOUN
C1
6
Usage pattern:
a calmness after [something]; a calmness in [a situation]
A tense calmness followed the argument, and no one spoke for a while.
A vita után feszült, átmeneti nyugalom következett, és egy ideig senki sem szólalt meg.
There was a brief calmness in the streets after the curfew began.
A kijárási tilalom kezdete után rövid átmeneti nyugalom állt be az utcákon.
The calmness after the layoffs didn’t last; more bad news arrived a week later.
Learner examples
After the fight, there was calmness for a short time.
A verekedés után rövid időre átmeneti nyugalom állt be.
Common mistake:
This sense often overlaps with *peace* or *stability*; *calmness* here usually suggests the quiet may not last.
Meaning
a quiet break in trouble
Collocations
a brief calmness
|an uneasy calmness
|calmness after the protests
|calmness returned
|restore calmness
|a calmness settled over the city
|temporary calmness
|relative calmness
|a period of calmness
|calmness followed
Synonyms
lull (common word for a temporary quiet period)
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respite (emphasizes relief from something difficult)
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truce (more specific: an agreed pause in fighting)
Antonyms
unrest (ongoing disorder and tension)
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turmoil (confused, violent disturbance)
Themes
news
|society
|daily_life
Definition
a short time when things become quiet again
a temporary period when unrest, conflict, or intense activity stops or becomes less severe
Grammar
Dictionary form
calmness
IPA
GB/kˈɑmnəs/
US/kˈɑmnəs/
Syllables & stress
calmness (1 syllable)
Stress on 1st syllable (calmness)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: calmness
- Plural: calmness
Word family
Expressions
calm down
1/kˈɑm dˈaʊn/
phrasal verb
become or make less upset
To stop feeling very angry, afraid, or excited, or to help someone else stop feeling this way.
Examples
- She took a deep breath to calm down.
- You need to calm down and think about this carefully.
- Please calm down and explain what happened.
- The teacher tried to calm the class down after the loud noise.
- He didn’t calm down until he got an answer from the doctor.
calm down
1/kˈɑm dˈaʊn/
phrasal verb
become less upset
to stop being angry or worried
Examples
- Take a minute to calm down before you reply.
- She calmed him down by speaking quietly.
- He finally calmed down after he realized it was a misunderstanding.
Learner examples
- Please calm down.
- I need to calm down.
keep calm and carry on
1/kˈip kˈɑm ˈænd kˈɛɹi ˈɔn/
fixed phrase
stay calm and continue
To stay calm and continue what you are doing, even when things are difficult or frightening.
Examples
- In difficult times, all we can do is keep calm and carry on.
- The slogan "Keep calm and carry on" is printed on many posters and mugs.
keep calm and carry on
1/kˈip kˈɑm ˈænd kˈɛɹi ˈɔn/
fixed phrase
stay positive and continue
stay calm and continue working
Examples
- When the schedule changed again, she just said, 'Keep calm and carry on.'
- The poster in the hallway read 'Keep calm and carry on.'
- He tried to follow a keep-calm-and-carry-on attitude during the crisis.
Learner examples
- Keep calm and carry on.
keep your calm
1/kˈip jˈʊɹ kˈɑm/
fixed phrase
stay controlled and unpanicked
to stay calm and not panic
Examples
- Try to keep your calm when the customer complains.
- He kept his calm and explained the problem again.
- It’s hard to keep your calm in heavy traffic.
Learner examples
- Keep your calm.
- She kept her calm.
remain calm
1/ɹɪmˈeɪn kˈɑm/
fixed phrase
continue in a calm state
To keep feeling and acting calm, especially when something bad or surprising happens.
Examples
- Passengers are asked to remain calm and wait for further information.
- He managed to remain calm throughout the interview.
remain calm
1/ɹɪmˈeɪn kˈɑm/
fixed phrase
formal
stay calm (formal)
to stay calm (often in announcements)
Examples
- Passengers were told to remain calm and stay seated.
- He remained calm throughout the interview.
- Please remain calm while we resolve the issue.
Learner examples
- Remain calm and wait.
stay calm
1/stˈeɪ kˈɑm/
fixed phrase
remain not upset or afraid
To not become angry, afraid, or very excited in a situation.
Examples
- Please stay calm and follow the instructions.
- It is important to stay calm in an emergency.
stay calm
1/stˈeɪ kˈɑm/
fixed phrase
remain calm
don’t get nervous or angry
Examples
- Stay calm and listen to the instructions.
- She tried to stay calm, but her hands were shaking.
- If you stay calm, it’s easier to think clearly.
Learner examples
- Stay calm, please.
- I try to stay calm.
the calm before the storm
1/ðə kˈɑm bɪfˈɔɹ ðə stˈɔɹm/
idiom
quiet time before trouble starts
A quiet, peaceful time just before something busy, difficult, or bad happens.
Examples
- The office is very quiet today; it feels like the calm before the storm.
- The small argument at dinner was just the calm before the storm of a bigger fight.
the calm before the storm
1/ðə kˈɑm bɪfˈɔɹ ðə stˈɔɹm/
idiom
quiet time before trouble
a quiet time just before a difficult time
Examples
- The office was quiet at 8 a.m.—the calm before the storm.
- Their friendly meeting turned out to be the calm before the storm.
- The weeks before the election felt like the calm before the storm.