calmly

[kahm-lee, kahlm-]

adverb

1. without excitement, agitation, or passion.

   He kept his cool throughout, calmly challenging his opponents on alleged facts he believed were wrong.

2. (of wind, waves, etc.) with relatively little force or movement; gently.

   The wind blew calmly as the three of us lay on the beach, lazily passing the time.

Other Word Forms

• quasi-calmly adverb
• uncalmly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of calmly¹

calm ( def. ) + -ly

Example Sentences

“We Ukrainians must treat this calmly and responsibly,” she said.

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"We're not making loud statements," he went on, "we'll be calmly working with America and all the partners... offering alternatives" to the proposed peace plan.

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Lady Constance was easily persuaded as a rule, but the soothing sound of Old Timothy’s voice could make even the most high-strung horse step calmly into a rushing stream.

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Only Miss Charlotte Mortimer sat upright and cheerful, with her hands calmly folded in her lap.

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Golden State's Jimmy Butler drove for a layup to cut the deficit to one and after Wembanyama blocked a Butler shot Fox fouled Curry, who calmly stepped up and made the deciding free throws.

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