il calmo

Definition & meaning

Calmo means calm, peaceful, or not agitated. It can describe a person, a situation, the weather, or the sea.

• A calm person is relaxed and in control of their emotions.
• A calm place or situation is quiet and free from disturbance.
• Calm weather or water is still, without strong wind or waves.

Grammar & Word origin

Calmo is an adjective. It agrees with the noun it describes:

• Masculine: calmo (singular), calmi (plural)
• Feminine: calma (singular), calme (plural)

It comes from the noun calma ↗, meaning “calm” or “stillness.”

Synonyms & antonyms

Synonyms:

• tranquillo ↗ — calm or peaceful; often emphasizes freedom from worry or disturbance.
• sereno ↗ — serene or untroubled; can also describe a clear sky.
• pacato ↗ — composed and measured, especially in speech or behavior.

Antonyms:

• agitato ↗ — agitated or restless.
• nervoso ↗ — nervous or tense, especially when describing a person.

Common phrases & collocations

• stare calmo ↗ — to stay calm.
• mare calmo ↗ — calm sea.
• tono calmo ↗ — calm tone of voice.