Hypertext Webster Gateway: "Calmest"

From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) (web1913)

Calm \Calm\ (k[aum]m), a. [Compar. {Calmer} (-[~e]r); super.
{Calmest} (-[e^]st)]
1. Not stormy; without motion, as of winds or waves; still;
quiet; serene; undisturbed. ``Calm was the day.''
--Spenser.

Now all is calm, and fresh, and still. --Bryant.

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.

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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