NYT Dictionary

CALMLY

/ˈkɑː(ɹ)m.li/
AdverbCALM-lycalm-ly · 2 syllablesGrade 9

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2018, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2026

Meaning

In a calm manner; coolly.

Etymology

Origin: Middle English

Etymology tree English calm Middle English -ly English -ly English calmly From calm + -ly.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

sedatelydispassionatelyeasyevenlyjudiciouslymoderatelypeacefullyplacidlyquietlysmoothly

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 6 recorded puzzles:

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