انگریزی

calmness

gb/kˈɑmnəs/ us/kˈɑmnəs/
B2 انگریزی
معانی
0 معانی
اسم B2 state
1

a relaxed, peaceful feeling

a feeling of being relaxed and not worried

استعمال کا انداز: the calmness of [someone/something]
عام غلطی:
Learners sometimes use *calm* (adjective) where *calmness* (noun) is needed: 'I felt calmness' (OK) vs 'I felt calm' (also OK, but different grammar).
ہم معنی الفاظ
serenity (slightly more literary and positive) | tranquility (emphasizes peaceful quiet) | peacefulness (focuses on the absence of disturbance) | calm (more general; can be a noun or adjective)
متضاد الفاظ
anxiety (stressful worry rather than calm) | agitation (restless, upset energy)
لفظی تراکیب
a sense of calmness |inner calmness |deep calmness |sudden calmness |complete calmness |find calmness |feel calmness |bring calmness |restore calmness |a moment of calmness
موضوعات
emotions |mental_health |daily_life
مثالیں
  • 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.
سیکھنے والوں کے لیے مثالیں
  • I like the calmness of the evening.
  • Her calmness helps me relax.
اسم B2 property
2

control in stressful situations

staying calm when something is difficult

استعمال کا انداز: calmness under pressure; calmness in the face of [something]
عام غلطی:
Don’t confuse *calmness* (a quality) with *calm down* (a verb phrase).
ہم معنی الفاظ
composure (most direct synonym in stressful contexts) | poise (suggests confident control and grace) | self-control (emphasizes managing impulses) | coolness (more informal; can imply emotional distance)
متضاد الفاظ
panic (loss of control due to fear) | hysteria (extreme, uncontrolled emotion (often criticized))
لفظی تراکیب
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
موضوعات
work |emotions |communication |education
مثالیں
  • 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.
سیکھنے والوں کے لیے مثالیں
  • Try to keep calmness in an interview.
  • He showed calmness during the test.
اسم B2 state
3

quiet, peaceful atmosphere

a place or time that feels quiet and peaceful

استعمال کا انداز: the calmness of [a place/time]; calmness in [a place]
عام غلطی:
Learners may overuse *silence*; *calmness* can include soft sounds (e.g., birds) as long as it feels peaceful.
ہم معنی الفاظ
peace (broader; can also mean lack of conflict) | quiet (focuses on low noise more than atmosphere) | stillness (emphasizes little movement)
متضاد الفاظ
commotion (noisy confusion and activity) | chaos (complete lack of order)
لفظی تراکیب
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
موضوعات
daily_life |nature |travel
مثالیں
  • 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.
سیکھنے والوں کے لیے مثالیں
  • I love the calmness in this park.
  • The calmness of the night is nice.
اسم C1 state
4

still sea or weather

weather or sea that is not rough

استعمال کا انداز: the calmness of the sea/air; a period of calmness
عام غلطی:
In this sense, English often prefers *calm* (noun/adjective) over *calmness*; *calmness* is still correct but slightly less common.
ہم معنی الفاظ
stillness (emphasizes lack of movement) | calm (more common term for sea/weather conditions)
متضاد الفاظ
turbulence (irregular, violent movement in air or water) | roughness (choppy sea conditions)
لفظی تراکیب
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
موضوعات
weather |nature |travel
مثالیں
  • 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.
سیکھنے والوں کے لیے مثالیں
  • The calmness of the sea was beautiful.
اسم C1 property
5

a naturally calm personality

when someone is usually calm

استعمال کا انداز: [someone]'s calmness
عام غلطی:
Don’t confuse a lasting trait (*her calmness*) with a temporary mood (*her calmness today*).
ہم معنی الفاظ
placidity (suggests gentle, unexcited calm (slightly formal)) | even-temperedness (focuses on not getting angry easily) | equanimity (formal; calmness even in difficulty)
متضاد الفاظ
irritability (tendency to become annoyed easily) | volatility (tendency to react quickly and emotionally)
لفظی تراکیب
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
موضوعات
personality |emotions |relationships
مثالیں
  • 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.
سیکھنے والوں کے لیے مثالیں
  • My teacher’s calmness helps the class.
اسم C1 event
6

a quiet break in trouble

a short time when things become quiet again

استعمال کا انداز: a calmness after [something]; a calmness in [a situation]
عام غلطی:
This sense often overlaps with *peace* or *stability*; *calmness* here usually suggests the quiet may not last.
ہم معنی الفاظ
lull (common word for a temporary quiet period) | respite (emphasizes relief from something difficult) | truce (more specific: an agreed pause in fighting)
متضاد الفاظ
unrest (ongoing disorder and tension) | turmoil (confused, violent disturbance)
لفظی تراکیب
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
موضوعات
news |society |daily_life
مثالیں
  • 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.
سیکھنے والوں کے لیے مثالیں
  • After the fight, there was calmness for a short time.
گرامر
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IPA
GB/kˈɑmnəs/
US/kˈɑmnəs/
ہجا بندی اور زور
calmness (1 ہجا)
Stress on 1st syllable (calmness)
لفظ کی شکلیں
Noun
  • Base: calmness
  • Plural: calmness
متعلقہ الفاظ
Core family
calm adjective A2 calmly adverb A2
Related words
calming adjective
عبارات

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.

مثالیں
  • 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

مثالیں
  • 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.

مثالیں
  • 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

مثالیں
  • 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

مثالیں
  • 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.

مثالیں
  • 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)

مثالیں
  • 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.

مثالیں
  • 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

مثالیں
  • 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.

مثالیں
  • 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

مثالیں
  • 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.

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