SpellRight

SpellRight › Spelling

Rare

calms

The correct spelling is calms.

How to pronounce calms

noun

Say it like: Cal-ms

The correct spelling is calms. (in a person) The state of being calm; peacefulness; absence of worry, anger, fear or other strong negative emotion. For example: "to calm a crying baby"

Usage Examples

to calm a crying baby

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.(in a person) The state of being calm; peacefulness; absence of worry, anger, fear or other strong negative emotion.
  2. 2.(in a place or situation) The state of being calm; absence of noise and disturbance.
  3. 3.A period of time without wind.

verb

  1. 1.To make calm.
  2. 2.To become calm.

Similar words

Words related in meaning — check their spelling too.

View synonyms & usage examples