What does CALMS mean?

calms

Parts of Speech: verb (third person present)

Definition: to make someone or something become quiet and relaxed after they have been angry or nervous

Pronunciation (US): /kɑmz/

Pronunciation (UK): /kɑːmz/

Origin and Usage: The word "calms" is derived from the Old English word "c(e)alman" which means to make cool or cold. It was first used in the 14th century to mean to make quiet or still. Today, it is commonly used to describe the act of soothing or pacifying someone or something.

Synonyms: soothes, pacifies, quiets, relaxes, settles, stills, mollifies, appeases, allays

Related Words: peace, quiet, seren, staid, still

Example Sentences:

• The sound of the ocean waves calms her nerves.
• The mother calms her crying baby by rocking him gently.
• The therapist calms her patient by talking him through his anxiety.