calmly

/'kɑ:mli/

Thân thiện

She calmly sipped her tea while reading a book in the garden.

Definition

1. Adverb:
   • In a sedate, peaceful, or tranquil manner: Describes an action performed without agitation, disturbance, or strong emotion.
   • With self-possession and composure: Describes maintaining a steady, controlled, and unruffled state of mind, especially in stressful or exciting situations.

Usage

The adverb "calmly" is used to modify a verb, describing how an action is performed. It indicates that the action is done in a peaceful, controlled, and untroubled way. - It typically precedes or follows the verb it modifies. - It is often used to describe behavior in contrast to a situation that might provoke anxiety, anger, or haste.

Examples

• Modifying a verb:

  • She calmly explained the complex procedure to the nervous patient.
  • Despite the loud noises outside, the baby slept calmly.
  • "We will find a solution," he said calmly.

• In contrast to a stressful context:

  • While everyone else panicked, the firefighter calmly directed people to the exits.
  • The pilot calmly addressed the passengers after the engine warning light came on.

Advanced Usage

• "To take something calmly": To react to news, especially bad news, without becoming upset or agitated.

  • He took the criticism calmly and used it to improve his work.

• Used for emphasis on composure:

  • She calmly and deliberately placed the documents on the table, refusing to be rushed.

Variants and Related Words

• Calm (adjective): Not showing or feeling nervousness, anger, or other strong emotions.
  • She remained calm during the crisis.
• Calm (verb): To make someone or something quiet and relaxed.
  • She tried to calm the frightened child.
• Calmness (noun): The state or quality of being calm.
  • Her calmness under pressure was admirable.

Synonyms

• Composedly: In a calm and controlled manner.
• Placidly: In a not easily upset or excited manner.
• Serenely: In a calm, peaceful, and untroubled manner.
• Tranquilly: In a free from disturbance or turmoil manner.

Antonyms

• Agitatedly: In a troubled or nervous way.
• Frantically: In a hurried, excited, or chaotic manner.
• Hysterically: In an uncontrolled, extreme, or emotional way.

Related Phrases and Idioms

• To keep/stay calm: To maintain a calm state.
  • The key is to keep calm and think logically.
• The calm before the storm: A period of quiet before a period of great activity or trouble.
  • The office was quiet, but it felt like the calm before the storm of the product launch.

Học thuật

Adverb

1. in a sedate manner
2. with self-possession (especially in times of stress)
   • he spoke calmly to the rioting students

Từ đồng nghĩa

• sedately