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calmly

/ˈkɑː(ɹ)m.li/

Meanings
  • meaning 1: to move or behave in a calm and controlled manner.

    - "Examples: 1. He calmly drove the car despite heavy traffic. 2. In a tense situation, she calmly reassured her team."
    - "Examples: 1. He calmly drove the car despite heavy traffic. 2. In a tense situation, she calmly reassured her team."
  • meaning 2: to move or behave in a calm and peaceful manner, especially in contrast to chaos or turbulence.

    - "Examples: 1. After the storm, the forest calmly returned to its normal state. 2. In the midst of a heated argument, he calmly suggested taking a break to cool down."
    - "Examples: 1. After the storm, the forest calmly returned to its normal state. 2. In the midst of a heated argument, he calmly suggested taking a break to cool down."

Pronunciation




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Rhymes
Words rhyming with calmly
calmly , quietly , gracefully , peacefully , mildly , gently , serenely , tranquilized , composed , unruffled , unperturbed
Homophones
Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,
  1. 'calmly' as an adverb () : to move or behave in a calm and controlled manner

  2. 'calmly' as a noun () : a calm and peaceful mood or atmosphere

  3. 'calmly' as a verb () : to calm down or make calm; to move or behave in a calm and controlled manner

  4. 'calmly' as an interjection () : an expression of calmness or reassurance


Variants
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calm , calmer , calmest , calmly , calmness , calmnesses
Forms
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{"term"=>"Calmly as an adverb", "definition"=>"In a calm and tranquil manner; without agitation, excitement, or disturbance; in a soothing, quiet, and peaceful way."}, {"term"=>"Calmly as a verb", "definition"=>"To move, behave, or make calm or tranquil; to soothe, quiet, or pacify; to calm down or make calm; to quieten, assuage, or allay agitation, excitement, or disturbance."}


Etymology
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The word 'calmly' is an adverb that comes from the Old English word 'calm' which means 'peaceful, still, tranquil'.


Culture
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The concept of 'calmly' has been a significant one in various cultures and contexts. In many Eastern cultures, such as China, Japan, and India, the concept of calmness and serenity is highly valued and respected. In such cultures, the practice of meditation, mindfulness, and other calming practices is an essential component of daily life. In Western cultures, too, the concept of calmness and tranquility has been an important one, particularly in the context of various artistic and literary movements. For example, in the Romantic period, the concept of the 'sublime' - which referred to a feeling of awe, wonder, and reverence in the face of something vast, powerful, and overwhelming - was a significant one in the context of Romantic literature and art. In such works, the concept of the sublime was often used to evoke a sense of awe, wonder, and reverence in the face of something vast, powerful, and overwhelming. In such works, the use of language, imagery, and other literary devices was often used to create a sense of the sublime and to evoke a sense of awe, wonder, and reverence in the reader or viewer.

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