intermittentcalmness

noun

UK /ˌɪntəˈmɪtənt ˈkɑːmnəs/

US /ˌɪntərˈmɪtənt ˈkɑːmnəs/

A time when things are quiet, but only for a little while, then they get busy again.

The intermittentcalmness of the storm let the birds sing between the thunder.

SYNONYMS

brief quiet short peace on-and-off stillness occasional calm spotty tranquility

RELATED WORDS

intermittent calmness pause lull quiet spell

OTHER MEANINGS

2. A pattern of calm that keeps stopping and starting.

The intermittentcalmness of the baby's naps made it hard to plan the day.

3. A short break from noise or trouble that does not last.

We enjoyed the intermittentcalmness between the loud trains passing by.

4. Calm that comes and goes in waves.

The intermittentcalmness of the sea between big waves surprised the sailors.