'Calmness' definitions:
Definition of 'calmness'
(from WordNet)
noun
Steadiness of mind under stress; "he accepted their problems with composure and she with equanimity" [syn: composure, calm, calmness, equanimity] [ant: discomposure]
noun
An absence of strong winds or rain
noun
A feeling of calm; an absence of agitation or excitement [ant: agitation]
Definition of 'Calmness'
From: GCIDE
- Calmness \Calm"ness\, n. The state of quality of being calm; quietness; tranquillity; self-repose. [1913 Webster]
- The gentle calmness of the flood. --Denham. [1913 Webster]
- Hes calmness was the repose of conscious power. --E. Everett.
- Syn: Quietness; quietude; stillness; tranquillity; serenity; repose; composure; sedateness; placidity. [1913 Webster]
Synonyms of 'calmness'
From: Moby Thesaurus
- abnegation,
- abstinence,
- ataraxia,
- ataraxy,
- awelessness,
- Buddha-like composure,
- calm,
- calm disposition,
- calm of mind,
- composure,
- conservatism,
- constraint,
- contemplation,
- continence,
- control,
- cool,
- cool head,
- coolheadedness,
- coolness,
- countenance,
- dispassion,
- easy mind,
- evenness,
- expectation,
- gentleness,
- golden mean,
- happy medium,
- icy calm,
- icy nerves,
- impartiality,
- imperturbability,
- imperturbation,
- indisturbance,
- inexcitability,
- iron nerves,
- judiciousness,
- juste-milieu,
- law and order,
- lenity,
- lucid stillness,
- marmoreal repose,
- meden agan,
- mental composure,
- middle way,
- mildness,
- moderateness,
- moderation,
- moderationism,
- nervelessness,
- nerves of steel,
- neutrality,
- nirvana,
- no nerves,
- nodding acceptance,
- nonamazedness,
- nonamazement,
- nonastonishment,
- nonmarveling,
- nonviolence,
- nonwonder,
- nonwondering,
- nothing in excess,
- order,
- orderliness,
- Oriental calm,
- pacifism,
- peace,
- peace and quiet,
- peace of mind,
- peacefulness,
- philosophic composure,
- philosophicalness,
- philosophy,
- phlegm,
- placidity,
- placidness,
- prudence,
- quiescence,
- quiescency,
- quiet,
- quiet life,
- quiet mind,
- quietism,
- quietness,
- quietude,
- repose,
- rest,
- restfulness,
- restraint,
- sangfroid,
- satori,
- self-abnegation,
- self-control,
- self-denial,
- self-restraint,
- serenity,
- silence,
- silken repose,
- sleep,
- slumber,
- sobriety,
- soothingness,
- stability,
- steadiness,
- steady nerves,
- steady-handedness,
- stillness,
- strong nerves,
- temperance,
- temperateness,
- tranquillity,
- unamazedness,
- unamazement,
- unastonishment,
- unexcessiveness,
- unextravagance,
- unextremeness,
- unimpressibleness,
- unnervousness,
- unruffledness,
- unshakiness,
- unsurprise,
- unsurprisedness,
- untremulousness,
- via media,
- wise passiveness,
- wonderlessness