calm waters
Unruffled lake surface
Calm waters are bodies of water with little or no wave action—smooth, undisturbed surfaces.
The phrase describes favorable conditions for boating, swimming, or fishing: We launched the kayak into calm waters.
Figuratively, calm waters suggest a period of peace or stability after difficulty: After months of conflict, the company finally reached calm waters.
- sereneUntroubled and composed
- stillUnmoving, or continuing
- tranquilCalm and untroubled
- glassySmooth and shiny
- glass surfaceFlat transparent material face
placid · mirror · lake · pond · reflection · smooth · smooth sailing · peaceful · lagoon · ripple · quiet · harbor · safe harbor · bay · gentle · undisturbed · flat · basin
- Guided Imageryforest walk, mountain vista, safe place, ocean waves, gentle stream
- calm coastssheltered cove
- seascapesseascape, seascapes, ocean view, coastal view, coastal scenes
- Waterside Trailstrails, footpaths, paths, paved trails, loop trails
- Beach Photographyseascapes, beach scenes, wave patterns, surf photography, sunrise shots
- coastal sensationssea breeze, salt air, sea spray, crashing waves, coastal fog
calm watersrough seas
Turbulent ocean conditions
choppy seas · stormy seas · heavy seas · raging waters · whitecaps
calm watersuncharted waters
Unexplored or unfamiliar territory
turmoil · chaos · rough patch · murky waters · upheaval
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