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10 Language-to-English Dictionariescalme
Pronunciation / Transliteration: kalm
"Le calme de la forêt m'aide à me détendre."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
The state of being peaceful, quiet, and free from agitation, excitement, or strong emotion.
"She maintained a remarkable sense of calmness throughout the crisis." - 2
Absence of rough motion or strong wind in the weather or the sea.
"The unexpected calmness of the ocean allowed the small boat to cross safely."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the adjective 'calm', which entered Middle English via Old French 'calme', ultimately originating from the Late Latin 'cauma' (scorching heat, midday rest) and the Greek 'kauma' (heat). The noun suffix '-ness' is of Germanic origin, added to form abstract nouns denoting a state or quality.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Calmness" is said worldwide
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calme
Transliteration: kalm
"Le calme de la forêt m'aide à me détendre."
Ruhe
Transliteration: ruːə
"In der Natur findet sie innere Ruhe."
calma
Transliteration: kalma
"Ha cercato di mantenere la calma durante la discussione."
calma
Transliteration: kalma
"La brisa del mar traía una gran calma."
calma
Transliteration: kawmɐ
"Ela conduziu a reunião com muita calma."
शांति
Transliteration: shanti
"ध्यान करने से मन को शांति मिलती है।"
平静
Transliteration: píng jìng
"他在面对压力时保持了内心的平静。"
평온함
Transliteration: pyeong-on-ham
"그는 명상을 통해 평온함을 찾았다."
静寂
Transliteration: seijaku
"早朝の湖には完璧な静寂があった。"
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