intermittentcalm
nounUK /ˌɪntəˈmɪtənt kɑːm/
US /ˌɪntərˈmɪtənt kɑːm/
A calm feeling that comes and goes.
After the storm, the sea had an intermittentcalm that lasted only a few minutes at a time.
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2. A short break in a noisy or busy situation.
The teacher enjoyed an intermittentcalm between classes.
3. A mood that switches between peaceful and restless.
His intermittentcalm made it hard to predict how he would react.
4. A weather pattern with brief quiet spells.
The forecast called for intermittentcalm between rain showers.