Meaning & Definition
adverb
In a quiet and peaceful manner; without agitation or strong emotion.
She spoke calmly, assuring everyone that everything would be fine.
In a composed and untroubled manner.
He calmly assessed the situation before making a decision.
Without excitement or disturbance; in a relaxed way.
Despite the chaos around him, he handled the emergency calmly.
Etymology
From calm + -ly, meaning in a calm manner.
Common Phrases and Expressions
calm down:
To relax and become less agitated.
calm before the storm:
A period of peace before chaos or trouble.
stay calm:
To maintain composure in a stressful situation.
Slang Meanings
Chill
Just chill, everything will be fine.
Cool down
You need to cool down; it's not that serious.