Definition

The state of being peaceful and free from strong emotions or disturbances.

Example

She found calmness in the quiet of the early morning.

Conversation

I've been practicing meditation to find more calmness in my life.

That sounds really beneficial! Meditation can help a lot.

Yeah, it's great to just sit and breathe deeply for a while.

Absolutely, it really brings a sense of calmness to your day.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Calmness is formed from "calm" (from Old French *calme*, meaning quiet or peaceful) and "-ness" (meaning the state or quality of). The word "calmness" refers to the state of being calm or peaceful.

Memory Tip

Think of the word 'calm' which means peaceful, and remember that 'calmness' describes the state of being peaceful.

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