calm

(adjectives)

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quiet

No noise

T1

Nuance: Silent

Sound focus.

Boring

It is calm here.

Better

It is quiet here.

relaxed

Not stressed

T1

Nuance: Loose

Body language.

Boring

He looks calm.

Better

He looks relaxed.

cool

Not angry/worried

T1

Nuance: Collected

Slang/behavior.

Boring

Stay calm.

Better

Stay cool.

still

No movement

T1

Nuance: Motionless

Motion focus.

Boring

The water is calm.

Better

The water is still.

peaceful

Happy calm

T2

Nuance: Pleasant

Atmosphere.

Boring

A calm morning.

Better

A peaceful morning.

composed

Control of self

T2

Nuance: Controlled

Self-control.

Boring

She remained calm.

Better

She remained composed.

steady

Not shaking

T2

Nuance: Firm

Physical control.

Boring

A calm hand.

Better

A steady hand.

collected

Calm and in control

T2

Nuance: Composed; in control

Use for calm self-control; also appears in the phrase “calm, cool, and collected”.

Boring

He stayed calm during the interview.

Better

He stayed collected during the interview.

gentle

Soft behavior

T2

Nuance: Soft

Low intensity.

Boring

A calm breeze.

Better

A gentle breeze.

mellow

Low energy (good)

T2

Nuance: Easygoing

Personality.

Boring

He is a calm guy.

Better

He is a mellow guy.

serene

Spiritual / deep peace

T3

Nuance: Untroubled

Inner peace.

Boring

Her face was calm.

Better

Her face was serene.

tranquil

Very peaceful (place)

T3

Nuance: Quiet

Nature.

Boring

A calm lake.

Better

A tranquil lake.

placid

Flat / unmoving

T3

Nuance: Flat

Water/mood.

Boring

A calm surface.

Better

A placid surface.

unflappable

Cannot be upset

T3

Nuance: Steady

Strong praise.

Boring

He is calm in a crisis.

Better

He is unflappable in a crisis.

equable

Even-tempered

T3

Nuance: Steady

Formal personality.

Boring

A calm temperament.

Better

An equable temperament.

halcyon

Golden / happy past

T3

Nuance: Golden/Perfect

Nostalgic.

Boring

Calm days.

Better

Halcyon days.

sedate

Slow / serious

T3

Nuance: Dignified

Dignified slowness.

Boring

A calm pace.

Better

A sedate pace.

unruffled

Not bothered

T3

Nuance: Smooth

Visual control.

Boring

She appeared calm.

Better

She appeared unruffled.