calmly

  • 1Calmly — Calm ly, adv. In a calm manner. [1913 Webster] The gentle stream which calmly flows. Denham. [1913 Webster] …

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  • 2calmly — [[t]kɑ͟ːmli[/t]] ADV: ADV with v (emphasis) You can use calmly to emphasize that someone is behaving in a very controlled or ordinary way in a frightening or unusual situation. [WRITTEN] → See also calm She walked up to her lover s wife and… …

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  • 3calmly — adv. Calmly is used with these verbs: ↑answer, ↑ask, ↑explain, ↑inform, ↑listen, ↑look, ↑react, ↑reply, ↑respond, ↑retort, ↑say, ↑sip, ↑ …

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  • 4calmly — calm ► ADJECTIVE 1) not showing or feeling nervousness, anger, or other emotions. 2) peaceful and undisturbed. ► NOUN 1) a calm state or period. 2) (calms) an area of the sea without wind. ► VERB (often …

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  • 5calmly — adverb 1. with self possession (especially in times of stress) (Freq. 9) he spoke calmly to the rioting students • Derived from adjective: ↑calm 2. in a sedate manner (Freq. 2) • Syn: ↑sedately …

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  • 6Calmly We Walk Through This April's Day — is a poem by Delmore Schwartz. It is about a person strolling with his loved one through the park as he examines the people and remembers people in his past. He realizes that time is short and that it is important to learn from it. This poem,… …

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  • 7calmly — adverb see calm III …

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  • 8calmly — See calm. * * * …

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  • 9calmly — adverb /ˈkɑː(ɹ)m.li/ In a calm manner …

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  • 10calmly — (Roget s IV) modif. Syn. quietly, unexcitedly, tranquilly, unconcernedly, serenely, coolly, confidently, sedately, collectedly, composedly, placidly, smoothly, reposefully, impassively, restfully, motionlessly, uninterruptedly, peacefully,… …

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