Calmly - definition, pronunciation, transcription

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Amer.  |ˈkɑːmlɪ|  American pronunciation of the word calmly
Brit.  |ˈkɑːmlɪ|  British pronunciation of the word calmly

adverb

- with self-possession (especially in times of stress)
he spoke calmly to the rioting students
- in a sedate manner

Extra examples

After two days of violent protests, the mayor appealed for calm.

The calm was broken by another terrorist bombing.

Police tried to restore calm after the riot.

A quiet calm settled over the city.

His words were effective in calming her fears.

The medicine helped calm her breathing.

The teacher asked us to remain calm after the fire alarm went off.

Let's try to have a calm discussion about your grades.

...responded calmly to the fusillade of criticism leveled at his design for the memorial...

After a moment of pique, the senator responded calmly to his accusers.

...the weatherman calmly adjusted his toupee after the wind nearly blew it off...

Don't gabble out your story, man, tell it calmly and clearly.

She recovered from her surprise, and answered calmly.

Helen was calmly titivating herself at the glass.

She slept as calmly and undisturbedly as the infant at her breast.

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