Definitions and Examples of steady, calm
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
Firmly fixed, supported, or balanced; not shaking or moving.
Example
She took a deep breath and tried to keep her voice steady despite feeling nervous.
Not showing or feeling nervousness, anger, or other strong emotions; peaceful and free from disturbance.
Example
The ocean was calm and serene, with no waves or wind disturbing its surface.
Key Differences: steady vs calm
- 1Steady refers to something that is firmly fixed, supported, or balanced, while calm refers to a state of peacefulness and lack of disturbance.
- 2Steady can also refer to a person who is reliable, dependable, and consistent, while calm can refer to a person who is composed, collected, and not easily agitated.
Effective Usage of steady, calm
- 1Describing Physical Objects: Use steady to describe objects that are firmly fixed, supported, or balanced, and calm to describe environments that are peaceful and free from disturbance.
- 2Describing Emotional States: Use calm to describe a state of peacefulness and lack of disturbance in a person's emotional state, and steady to describe a person who is reliable, dependable, and consistent.
- 3Expressing Confidence: Use steady to express confidence in a situation or outcome, and calm to express composure and lack of agitation in a difficult or stressful situation.
Remember this!
The antonyms of quaky are steady and calm. Steady refers to something that is firmly fixed, supported, or balanced, while calm refers to a state of peacefulness and lack of disturbance. Use these words to describe physical objects, emotional states, and express confidence in different situations.