2022-01-06
ศัพท์ น่าสับสน ชุด – C – Calm & cool & and collective
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Dictionary.com
ออกเสียง calm = “KAHM” older use “kam” spelling pronunciation KAHLM
ออกเสียง cool = “KOOL”
ออกเสียง collective = “kuh-LEK-tiv”
Dictionary.com
SYNONYM STUDY FOR CALM
Calm, collected, composed, cool
imply the absence of agitation.
Calm implies an unruffled state,
especially under disturbing conditions:
calm in a crisis.
Collected implies complete inner command of oneself,
usually as the result of an effort:
He remained collected in spite of the excitement.
One who is composed has or has gained dignified self-possession:
pale but composed.
Cool implies clarity of judgment along with apparent absence
of strong feeling or excitement,
especially in circumstances of danger or strain:
so cool that he seemed calm.
The A-Z of Correct English Common Errors in English Dictionary:
Calm – cool - and collective
Unless you’re living in an unusually tranquil commune,
you wouldn’t be “calm, cool, and collective.”
The last word in this traditional phrase is “collected,”
in the sense of such phrases as
“let me sit down a minute and collect my thoughts.”
If you leave out “cool” the last word still has to be “collected.”
Merriam-Webster Dictionary:
Choose the Right Synonym for calm
Adjective
CALM, TRANQUIL, SERENE, PLACID, PEACEFUL
mean quiet and free from disturbance.
CALM often implies a contrast with a foregoing or nearby
state of agitation or violence.
= the protests ended, and the streets were calm again
TRANQUIL suggests a very deep quietude or composure.
= the tranquil beauty of a formal garden
SERENE stresses an unclouded and lofty tranquility.
= watched the sunset of a serene summer's evening
PLACID suggests an undisturbed appearance
and often implies a degree of complacency.
= remained placid despite the criticism
PEACEFUL implies a state of repose in contrast with or following strife or turmoil.
= grown peaceful in old age
Choose the Right Synonym for cool
Adjective
COOL, COMPOSED, COLLECTED, UNRUFFLED, IMPERTURBABLE, NONCHALANT
mean free from agitation or excitement.
COOL may imply calmness, deliberateness, or dispassionateness.
= kept a cool head
COMPOSED implies freedom from agitation as a result of self-discipline or a sedate disposition.
= the composed pianist gave a flawless concert
COLLECTED implies a concentration of mind that eliminates distractions especially in moments of crisis.
= the nurse stayed calm and collected
UNRUFFLED suggests apparent serenity and poise
in the face of setbacks or in the midst of excitement.
= harried but unruffled
IMPERTURBABLE implies coolness or assurance even under severe provocation.
= the speaker remained imperturbable despite the heckling
NONCHALANT stresses an easy coolness of manner or casualness
that suggests indifference or unconcern.
= a nonchalant driver.
