Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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calm | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
gentle | No | Yes | Yes | No |
calm (noun) | gentle (noun) |
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steadiness of mind under stress | |
wind moving at less than 1 knot; 0 on the Beaufort scale |
calm (adjective) | gentle (adjective) |
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(of weather) free from storm or wind | marked by moderate steepness |
not agitated; without losing self-possession | having little impact |
soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe | |
belonging to or characteristic of the nobility or aristocracy | |
quiet and soothing | |
easily handled or managed | |
having or showing a kindly or tender nature |
calm (verb) | gentle (verb) |
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cause to be calm or quiet as by administering a sedative to | stroke soothingly |
make steady | cause to be more favorably inclined; gain the good will of |
make calm or still | give a title to someone; make someone a member of the nobility |
become quiet or calm, especially after a state of agitation |