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Definition calm in British English

calm noun

[uncountable] noun
/kɑːm/
1

a situation in which everything is peaceful and there is no trouble or violence

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2

a state in which you are not affected by strong emotions such as excitement, anger, shock, or fear

Example

He accepted her decision with his usual calm.

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3

a state in which there is no wind, so that the sea does not move very much

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Definition calm in British English