Calmed
/kɑːmd/
verbBeginnerCommonGeneral
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Definitions
1
To make quiet, peaceful, or tranquil; to soothe.
/kɑːmd/
verbpositiveBeginner
General
To make or become tranquil
The storm eventually calmed.
💡 Simply: To make someone or something relaxed and peaceful.
More Examples
2
She calmed the crying baby.
How It's Used
Everyday Life
"The soothing music calmed her frayed nerves."
Psychology
"Therapy techniques were used to calm the agitated patient."
Past tense and past participle of 'calm'. Derived from Old French 'calm' and ultimately from Latin 'calmus'.
The word 'calmed' has consistently been used to describe the quieting of emotions or situations since its early usage.
Memory tip
Think of 'calm' and add the 'ed' to show the action was completed.
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