Calmness

Calmness
Calmness Calm"ness, n. The state of quality of being calm; quietness; tranquillity; self-repose. [1913 Webster]

The gentle calmness of the flood. --Denham. [1913 Webster]

Hes calmness was the repose of conscious power. --E. Everett.

Syn: Quietness; quietude; stillness; tranquillity; serenity; repose; composure; sedateness; placidity. [1913 Webster]


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