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calm A state of tranquility and inner peace, often characterized by a lack of excitement or agitation. ■ After the storm had passed, the calm sea was like a mirror reflecting the clear blue sky above.
Chilled To be extremely relaxed and calm. ■ "After finishing the pizza, I chilled on the couch for a few hours."
coaster A person who is easily excited or enthusiastic, often to an extreme degree. ■ "John was such a coaster, one minute he was calm and collected, the next he was bouncing off the walls with excitement."
composed having a calm and peaceful mind; not easily upset or disturbed; poised and unflappable in the face of adversity ■ Despite being told that she had failed her driving test, Jane remained composed and refused to get angry.
cooled To become calm and collected, often after being agitated or upset. ■ "I cooled down after realizing I had made a mistake."
crisps A person who is in a constant state of nervousness or anxiety. ■ I'm such a crisp all the time, I have to take medication just to calm down during meetings.
crying To shed tears of joy or amusement, often while laughing uncontrollably. ■ "When I heard my friend's joke, I was crying with laughter so hard, it took me 10 minutes to calm down."
de A prefix used to indicate a change in meaning or a reversal of a word's normal definition. ■ "De-escalate" means to calm down, while "escalate" means to make things worse.
huffing The act of taking deep, rapid breaths while trying to appear calm and collected. ■ "I was huffing when my boss walked into the room, but I quickly recovered and pretended like nothing was wrong."
lagoon A shallow lake with calm water that is usually surrounded by greenery or other vegetation. ■ Why did the lagoon break up with the river? Because it thought the river was too deep!
levelheaded A person who is calm and collected, even in the face of chaos. ■ "Despite the pandemonium around her, Mary remained levelheaded and continued to work on her report."
limey A person who is extremely irritable, angry or rude. ■ "Why are you always such a limey? Can't you just take a deep breath and calm down?"
Lullaby A soothing or comforting song, especially sung to calm a baby to sleep. ■ "I sang a lullaby to my cat, but it didn't work. It just started purring louder."
meditation A practice in which a person focuses their mind on a particular object, thought, or activity to train attention and awareness, and achieve inner calm. ■ "I tried meditation but I couldn't concentrate. I kept thinking about my cat."
Mellow To be in a calm and relaxed state of mind, with little to no tension or stress. ■ "After finishing his meditation practice, John felt completely mellow and ready for the day."
Peaceful A state of tranquility and calm. ■ "I love waking up to the peaceful sounds of birds chirping in the morning."
peacefully To be calm and quiet, without any disturbances or violence. ■ John peacefully finished his homework and went to bed early.
Pediatrician A doctor who specializes in treating children, including their physical and emotional needs. ■ "The pediatrician was able to calm down my child's tantrum with a few soothing words and a toy."
Placid A person or thing that is calm and peaceful, often to the point of being uninteresting or boring. ■ "The placid dog slept on the couch all day, never once barking or moving."
Rattled To be extremely frightened or anxious. ■ "The unexpected car crash rattled John, who was usually very calm and collected."
reassurance A soothing word or phrase that is intended to calm someone's nerves, but ends up making them even more anxious. ■ "I need reassurance that the plane will take off safely."
Relax To calm down and enjoy oneself without any stress or tension. ■ "I need to relax after a long day at work. Maybe I'll take a nap or watch some TV."
Relaxed To be in a state of complete calm and ease. ■ "I don't worry about the stress at work anymore because I know how to relax after a long day."
Relaxing To calm down and unwind after a long day of work or stress. ■ "I can't believe I forgot my birthday, now I have to find a way to relax before this party tonight."
restful Adjective describing something that is peaceful, calm, and easy to sleep through. ■ "I always try to make my bed as restful as possible before going to sleep."
resting The act of being at peace, calm, and inactive. ■ I'm just resting my eyes for a moment before I dive back into work.
shades The art of being cool and calm under pressure. ■ "I may be feeling a little shady today, but I'll make sure to keep my composure for the big meeting."
subsided To settle down or become quiet. ■ After the storm subsided, the rain stopped pouring down and the streets became calm.
swaddling The act of wrapping a newborn in cloth to protect them and keep them calm. ■ "I forgot to pack the swaddling clothes for my baby's first trip, so I had to improvise with some old sheets."
Tranquility The state of being calm and peaceful, free from disturbance or turmoil. ■ "After a long day of work, I finally achieved tranquility by sinking into my favorite armchair with a pint of beer."
calms A state of relaxation and peacefulness, typically achieved through meditation or other calming practices. ■ "After a long day at work, John finally found some time to meditate and calm his mind. From that moment on, he was a changed man - no longer stressed out or anxious!"
Composure The ability to remain calm and composed in the face of adversity, while secretly screaming on the inside. ■ "Even though her boss had just yelled at her for missing the deadline, she managed to maintain her composure and hand him his favorite sandwich."
contemplated To consider deeply and carefully, often involving deep meditation or introspection. ■ John contemplated his next move in the chess game for hours before making a move. He even closed his eyes and practiced deep breathing to calm his mind.
cooling To become cool, calm and collected in a situation. ■ "John was really heating up when he realized he had left his wallet at home. Suddenly, he started cooling down and remembered to grab the cash from the ATM on his way back."
Coordinator A person who is in charge of organizing and managing a group or project. ■ The coordinator made sure everyone was on time for the meeting, even though one of them was running late due to a flat tire and being lost in a maze of one-way streets. Despite this setback, the coordinator remained calm and composed, reminding everyone that they were all working towards the same goal.
emotionally In a manner that is full of strong and intense feelings, often to the point of being irrational or overly passionate. ■ "I was emotionally charged after winning the game, but I had to calm myself down before giving my acceptance speech."
gentle A person or thing that is calm and unaggressive, often to the point of being overly passive. Also, something done or performed with care or delicacy. ■ "She was so gentle when she broke the news to her friend, it made the friend feel like they were being coddled."
handles Something or someone that you can hold onto or use to move something else, often by gripping it. ■ I need to get a new set of handles for my bike because the ones I have now are too slippery., The ability or willingness to handle or deal with something difficult or unpleasant, often in a calm and collected manner. ■ My boss always complains about my mistakes, but I just handle it by reminding myself that he's just trying to help me grow as an employee.
mindful Being aware of one's surroundings, thoughts and feelings while being in a state of calm and focus. Also known as being "in the zone" or "in the moment". ■ "I'm mindful of every bite I take while eating my favorite pizza, because it's not just about taste, but also about appreciating each moment and enjoying the process."
Nonviolent A person or thing that does not use physical force to achieve their goals. Nonviolent people are peaceful and calm, even in the face of adversity. They believe that violence only begets more violence, and that it is better to solve problems through peaceful means. ■ "I tried to reason with him, but he was too stubborn and kept pushing my buttons until I snapped and threw a punch. It's a shame because he could have solved the problem nonviolently if he had just listened to me."
Nurses A group of highly skilled and dedicated individuals who provide medical care to the sick, injured, and elderly. They are known for their compassion, empathy, and ability to soothe even the most upset stomach. ■ "The nurses at this hospital are truly amazing. They were able to calm my anxiety about the surgery, and I left feeling like I had a new best friend."
Paramedic A person who is trained to provide medical assistance in emergency situations, but is not a doctor. ■ Jane called 911 because she was having trouble breathing. The paramedics arrived and told her to stay calm while they gave her oxygen. Suddenly, Jane started talking like a British accent. It turns out the paramedic had an accent too!
Patting The act of gently tapping or rubbing something with the palm of the hand, usually as a sign of affection or to calm down an animal. ■ "I love getting patted on the head by my dog when I come home from work."
pilots The people who fly planes and make sure they land safely. But let's be real, they're just a bunch of glorified flight attendants with less legroom. ■ "Why are pilots always so calm? Because they know that if anything goes wrong, they can just crash the plane and start over."
responding The act of giving an answer or reply to a question or statement, often in a humorous manner. ■ "I asked my friend why he was so calm during the chaos, and he responded with 'Because I'm used to responding to pandemics.'"
ridge A series of high points and valleys along a surface. ■ "The road was rough due to the many ridges on the terrain."; "His hairline had a distinct ridge, giving him a rugged look." ■ "I couldn't stop laughing at the comedian's ridge-filled hair."; "He took a deep breath, trying to calm his nerves before the big ride." ■ "I couldn't wait to go on the roller coaster and feel the wind rush through my hair as we went over the ridge."; A raised edge or line on a surface. ■ "The old wooden fence had a rough ridge where it met the ground."
rowboat A small wooden boat with two rows of oars that are propelled by being dipped in the water. It is often used to navigate calm rivers and lakes. ■ "I decided to take a rowboat out on the lake for a relaxing afternoon.", A group of people who are constantly arguing or fighting with each other. ■ "The family was like a rowboat full of rowdy siblings."
Soothe1 To calm someone down or make them feel better using gentle actions, like rubbing their back or singing a lullaby. ■ "I knew she was upset, so I started to soothe her by rubbing her shoulders and playing some calming music."
Spirituality The practice of being very calm and collected while simultaneously pretending to be deeply religious or spiritual. ■ "I may not believe in a higher power, but I sure do have great spirituality when it comes to cooking chicken parmesan."