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The state of quality of being calm; quietness; tranquillity; self-repose. The gentle calmness of the flood. Denham. Hes calmness was the repose of conscious power. E. Everett.

t; dispassion; -- applied either to the body or the mind. As applied to the mind, it is a calmness, indolence, or state of indifference, incapable of being ruffled or roused to active interest or exertion by pleasure, pain, or passion. "The apathy of despair." Macaulay. A certain apathy or sluggishness in his nature wh…

Perfect peace of mind, or calmness.

A settled state; calmness; sedateness; tranquillity; repose. "We seek peace and composure." Milton. When the passions . . . are all silent, the mind enjoys its most perfect composure. I. Watts.

ree of cold; a moderate degree, or a want, of passion; want of ardor, zeal, or affection; calmness.

; that calm temper or firmness of mind which is not easily elated or depressed; patience; calmness; composure; as, to bear misfortunes with equanimity.

eing ven, level, or disturbed; smoothness; horizontal position; uniformity; impartiality; calmness; equanimity; appropriate place or level; as, evenness of surface, of a fluid at rest, of motion, of dealings, of temper, of condition. It had need be something extraordinary, that must warrant an ordinary person to rise h…

Freedom from agitation of mind; calmness; quietude. W. Montagu.

Freedom from disturbance; calmness; repose; apathy; indifference.

Want of sobriety, moderation, or calmness; intemperance; drunkenness.

Calmness of mind; equanimity; as, to bear adversity with moderation. The calm and judicious moderation of Orange. Motley.

Expectant with calmness, or without discontent; not hasty; not overeager; composed. Not patient to expect the turns of fate. Prior.

ccording to the rules of practical wisdom; one who meets or regards all vicissitudes with calmness.

Practical wisdom; calmness of temper and judgment; equanimity; fortitude; stoicism; as, to meet misfortune with philosophy. Then had he spent all his philosophy. Chaucer.

The quality or state of being placid; calmness; serenity. Hawthorne.

Peace or tranquillity of mind; calmness; indifference; apathy; dispassion; indisturbance; inaction.

uiet; freedom from noise, agitation, disturbance, or excitement; stillness; tranquillity; calmness. I would have peace and quietness. Shak.

dom from agitation or excitement of mind; coolness in trying circumstances; indifference; calmness. Burke.

The possession of one's powers; calmness; self-command; presence of mind; composure.

Serenity; clearness; calmness. [Poetic.] "The serene of heaven." Southey. To their master is denied To share their sweet serene. Young.