word
Calmly
KAH-mlee
/ˈkɑːmliː/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
calmly
Dictionary meaning
With self-possession, especially in times of stress.
Examples
- The sympathetic administrator spoke calmly to the rioting students.
- I calmly explained my case.
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