Calms

/kɑmz/ verb

Definition

makes someone or something peaceful, quiet, or less agitated; soothes anxiety or fear.

Etymology

From Latin 'calma' meaning 'heat' (from Greek 'kampa'), originally referring to the still, hot conditions of a calm sea. It metaphorically extended to mean emotional peace.

Kelly Says

Different people's brains calm through opposite stimuli—some need silence and solitude while others need loud music or social activity; neuroscience shows this relates to dopamine sensitivity, not personality weakness or strength.

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