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calmed

ADJECTIVE
composed
Synonyms
STRONGEST
confident easygoing levelheaded poised relaxed self-assured serene tranquil unflappable unruffled
STRONG
cool possessed quieted repressed sedate soothed suppressed
WEAK
at ease clearheaded commonsensical cool as cucumber disimpassioned dispassionate easy have one's act together imperturbable keeping a stiff upper lip keeping one's shirt on nonchalant not turn a hair placid self-possessed sensible serious staid sure of oneself temperate together untroubled
Antonyms
STRONGEST
agitated nervous upset worried
STRONG
excited
WEAK
angered annoyed aroused distressed perturbed
ADJECTIVE
silenced
Synonyms
STRONG
censored gagged muted repressed restrained restricted stilled subdued suppressed
WEAK
held down held-back

Example Sentences

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The fire calmed down overnight due to calming winds and increased humidity, which slowed growth.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026

"Things might have calmed down by the summer but that will be a factor at play too."

From BBC • Mar. 25, 2026

Investors’ concerns regarding the future of the war in Iran won’t have been calmed by a Wall Street Journal report that U.S. allies in the Persian Gulf are edging closer to joining the conflict.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 24, 2026

People knowledgeable about the conversation said Sheinbaum calmed down an angry Trump, acknowledging the importance of U.S. intelligence in tracking down Oseguera and saying that the Mexican military had quickly restored order.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 19, 2026

The baby deathbull calmed in Ella's lap, her big eyelids getting heavy as she fell asleep.

From "The Marvellers" by Dhonielle Clayton