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Calm 84% connected

Freedom from motion, agitation, or disturbance; a cessation or absence of that which causes motion or disturbance, as of winds or waves; tranquility;…

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Calm 84% connected

Freedom from motion, agitation, or disturbance; a cessation or absence of that which causes motion or disturbance, as of winds or waves; tranquility;…

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Collected 84% connected

of Collect

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Collected 84% connected

of Collect

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Cool 84% connected

Moderately cold; between warm and cold; lacking in warmth; producing or promoting coolness.

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Cool 84% connected

Moderately cold; between warm and cold; lacking in warmth; producing or promoting coolness.

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Coolheaded 84% connected

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Coolheaded 84% connected

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Equanimous 84% connected

Of an even, composed frame of mind; of a steady temper; not easily elated or depressed.

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Equanimous 84% connected

Of an even, composed frame of mind; of a steady temper; not easily elated or depressed.

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Nerveless 84% connected

Destitute of nerves.

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Nerveless 84% connected

Destitute of nerves.

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Poised 84% connected

of Poise

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Poised 84% connected

of Poise

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Self-contained 84% connected

Having self-control; reserved; uncommunicative; wholly engrossed in one's self.

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Self-contained 84% connected

Having self-control; reserved; uncommunicative; wholly engrossed in one's self.

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Self-possessed 84% connected

Composed or tranquill in mind, manner, etc.; undisturbed.

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Self-possessed 84% connected

Composed or tranquill in mind, manner, etc.; undisturbed.

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Serene 84% connected

Bright; clear; unabscured; as, a serene sky.

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Serene 84% connected

Bright; clear; unabscured; as, a serene sky.

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Tranquil 84% connected

Quiet; calm; undisturbed; peaceful; not agitated; as, the atmosphere is tranquil; the condition of the country is tranquil.

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Tranquil 84% connected

Quiet; calm; undisturbed; peaceful; not agitated; as, the atmosphere is tranquil; the condition of the country is tranquil.

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Unruffled 84% connected

Not ruffled or agitated; smooth; calm; tranquil; quiet.

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Unruffled 84% connected

Not ruffled or agitated; smooth; calm; tranquil; quiet.

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Dignified 66% connected

Marked with dignity; stately; as, a dignified judge.

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Dignified 66% connected

Marked with dignity; stately; as, a dignified judge.

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Calm 88% connected

Freedom from motion, agitation, or disturbance; a cessation or absence of that which causes motion or disturbance, as of winds or waves; tranquility;…

self control 60% interchangeable less formal

Composed describes controlled calm, especially under pressure.

She remained calm. / She remained composed.

Formal equivalent 1

Calm 90% connected

Freedom from motion, agitation, or disturbance; a cessation or absence of that which causes motion or disturbance, as of winds or waves; tranquility;…

words for calm 62% interchangeable less formal

In control of emotion and behaviour.

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