calmest

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calmest - Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 :

  Calm \Calm\ (k[aum]m), a. [Compar. Calmer (-[~e]r); superl.
     Calmest (-[e^]st)]
     1. Not stormy; without motion, as of winds or waves; still;
        quiet; serene; undisturbed. "Calm was the day." --Spenser.
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              Now all is calm, and fresh, and still. --Bryant.
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     2. Undisturbed by passion or emotion; not agitated or
        excited; tranquil; quiet in act or speech. "Calm and
        sinless peace." --Milton. "With calm attention." --Pope.
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              Such calm old age as conscience pure
              And self-commanding hearts ensure.    --Keble.
  
     Syn: Still; quiet; undisturbed; tranquil; peaceful; serene;
          composed; unruffled; sedate; collected; placid.
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