Calmy

/ˈkɑːm.i/ adjective

Definition

Archaic or poetic form meaning calm, peaceful, or serene; characterized by calm.

Etymology

From 'calm' plus the adjectival suffix '-y', creating an older variant form. This formation was productive in Middle English but fell out of favor for the simpler 'calm'.

Kelly Says

'Calmy' appears in older poetry and texts as a charming variant, like 'dreamy' or 'creamy,' but it never caught on—language tends to prefer shorter adjectives, so 'calm' simply beat out 'calmy' in the competition for speakers' attention.

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