calmness
gb/kˈɑmnəs/ us/kˈɑmnəs/
B2
Inglês
Acepções
0 acepção
Substantivo
B2
state
1
a relaxed, peaceful feeling
a feeling of being relaxed and not worried
Padrão de uso:
the calmness of [someone/something]
Erro comum:
Learners sometimes use *calm* (adjective) where *calmness* (noun) is needed: 'I felt calmness' (OK) vs 'I felt calm' (also OK, but different grammar).
Sinônimos
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)
Antônimos
anxiety (stressful worry rather than calm)
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agitation (restless, upset energy)
Colocações
a sense of calmness
|inner calmness
|deep calmness
|sudden calmness
|complete calmness
|find calmness
|feel calmness
|bring calmness
|restore calmness
|a moment of calmness
Temas
emotions
|mental_health
|daily_life
Exemplos
- After a few deep breaths, she felt a wave of calmness.
- The guided meditation helped him return to a steady calmness.
- His calmness made everyone else feel safer.
Exemplos para estudantes
- I like the calmness of the evening.
- Her calmness helps me relax.
Substantivo
B2
property
2
control in stressful situations
staying calm when something is difficult
Padrão de uso:
calmness under pressure; calmness in the face of [something]
Erro comum:
Don’t confuse *calmness* (a quality) with *calm down* (a verb phrase).
Sinônimos
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)
Antônimos
panic (loss of control due to fear)
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hysteria (extreme, uncontrolled emotion (often criticized))
Colocações
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
Temas
work
|emotions
|communication
|education
Exemplos
- She answered the tough questions with calmness and clarity.
- His calmness under pressure impressed the entire team.
- Even during the emergency, the pilot’s calmness reassured the passengers.
Exemplos para estudantes
- Try to keep calmness in an interview.
- He showed calmness during the test.
Substantivo
B2
state
3
quiet, peaceful atmosphere
a place or time that feels quiet and peaceful
Padrão de uso:
the calmness of [a place/time]; calmness in [a place]
Erro comum:
Learners may overuse *silence*; *calmness* can include soft sounds (e.g., birds) as long as it feels peaceful.
Sinônimos
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)
Antônimos
commotion (noisy confusion and activity)
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chaos (complete lack of order)
Colocações
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
Temas
daily_life
|nature
|travel
Exemplos
- There was a calmness in the library that helped her concentrate.
- He missed the calmness of his small hometown.
- The calmness of the early morning made the long walk enjoyable.
Exemplos para estudantes
- I love the calmness in this park.
- The calmness of the night is nice.
Substantivo
C1
state
4
still sea or weather
weather or sea that is not rough
Padrão de uso:
the calmness of the sea/air; a period of calmness
Erro comum:
In this sense, English often prefers *calm* (noun/adjective) over *calmness*; *calmness* is still correct but slightly less common.
Sinônimos
stillness (emphasizes lack of movement)
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calm (more common term for sea/weather conditions)
Antônimos
turbulence (irregular, violent movement in air or water)
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roughness (choppy sea conditions)
Colocações
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
Temas
weather
|nature
|travel
Exemplos
- The calmness of the sea didn’t last long; clouds rolled in by noon.
- They waited for a patch of calmness before taking the boat out.
- After days of wind, the calmness felt almost unreal.
Exemplos para estudantes
- The calmness of the sea was beautiful.
Substantivo
C1
property
5
a naturally calm personality
when someone is usually calm
Padrão de uso:
[someone]'s calmness
Erro comum:
Don’t confuse a lasting trait (*her calmness*) with a temporary mood (*her calmness today*).
Sinônimos
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)
Antônimos
irritability (tendency to become annoyed easily)
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volatility (tendency to react quickly and emotionally)
Colocações
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
Temas
personality
|emotions
|relationships
Exemplos
- Her calmness is one of the reasons people trust her leadership.
- He’s famous for his calmness, even when plans change at the last minute.
- Their child’s calmness surprised everyone in the family.
Exemplos para estudantes
- My teacher’s calmness helps the class.
Substantivo
C1
event
6
a quiet break in trouble
a short time when things become quiet again
Padrão de uso:
a calmness after [something]; a calmness in [a situation]
Erro comum:
This sense often overlaps with *peace* or *stability*; *calmness* here usually suggests the quiet may not last.
Sinônimos
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)
Antônimos
unrest (ongoing disorder and tension)
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turmoil (confused, violent disturbance)
Colocações
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
Temas
news
|society
|daily_life
Exemplos
- A tense calmness followed the argument, and no one spoke for a while.
- There was a brief calmness in the streets after the curfew began.
- The calmness after the layoffs didn’t last; more bad news arrived a week later.
Exemplos para estudantes
- After the fight, there was calmness for a short time.
Gramática
Expressões
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.
Exemplos
- 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
Exemplos
- 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.
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.
Exemplos
- 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
Exemplos
- 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.
keep your calm
1/kˈip jˈʊɹ kˈɑm/
fixed phrase
stay controlled and unpanicked
to stay calm and not panic
Exemplos
- 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.
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.
Exemplos
- 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)
Exemplos
- Passengers were told to remain calm and stay seated.
- He remained calm throughout the interview.
- Please remain calm while we resolve the issue.
stay calm
1/stˈeɪ kˈɑm/
fixed phrase
remain not upset or afraid
To not become angry, afraid, or very excited in a situation.
Exemplos
- 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
Exemplos
- 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.
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.
Exemplos
- 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
Exemplos
- 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.