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I felt a sense of calm. vs I felt a sense of calmness.

Both phrases are correct, but "I felt a sense of calm." is more commonly used in English. The word "calm" can be used as a noun to describe a state of tranquility or peacefulness, so both phrases convey the same meaning.
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I felt a sense of calm.

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to express a feeling of tranquility or peacefulness. The word "calm" is used as a noun in this context.
  • Feb 23, 2020 ... Quiet my heart, I'm listening. While creating this cake, I felt a sense of calm. It was one of those cakes that I felt fully exemplifies me ...
  • Feb 8, 2024 ... I felt a sense of "calm and relief". You know its a good horror game because of it. No other area in the Bunker made me feel this way. Even ...
  • May 11, 2023 ... ... I felt a sense of calm. For me, it was a way to get everything I wanted out of college, opportunity, networking, community with my peers ...
  • ... I felt a sense of calm. I immediately felt very safe with Dr. Knight, who emphasized his belief that despite the risks, I could have a successful pregnancy ...
  • Mar 3, 2023 ... For me, I felt a sense of calm while on campus and I just felt overall confident in my decision. If you get the chance to visit, please do ...
  • May 26, 2016 ... I felt a sense of calm, a sense of purpose, of finer energy in things I did. I think I had been quite an external person, living very much ...
  • Jan 13, 2022 ... Throughout my pregnancy, I felt a sense of calm and completeness like never before. Despite a bout of morning sickness that lasted well into ...
  • Jan 8, 2023 ... As we spoke via video about my situation, I felt a sense of calm. I immediately felt very safe with Dr. Knight, who emphasized his belief ...
  • Jul 19, 2024 ... As soon as I arrived, I felt a sense of calm wash over me. The air was crisp, the surroundings were peaceful, and for the first time in a ...
  • 4 days ago ... The storm was raging, but somehow I felt a sense of calm. I knew I was being guided, not just by the road but by something deeper. My ...

Alternatives:

  • I felt calm.
  • I experienced a sense of calm.
  • I was filled with calm.
  • A sense of calm washed over me.
  • Calm enveloped me.

I felt a sense of calmness.

This phrase is correct but less commonly used in English.

This phrase also conveys a feeling of tranquility or peacefulness, but it uses the noun form "calmness" instead of the adjective "calm."
  • Jan 25, 2023 ... Every day of rush, however, I felt a sense of calmness and a desire to join the organization that kept growing. I met students having ...
  • Aug 30, 2022 ... We hiked over 15 miles during the three days we were there, and while I was hiking, I felt a sense of calmness and peace when I was surrounded ...
  • WELCOME! I'm so glad you're here!! On June 8, 2017, our daughter, Willow Irene was born still ... through it all, though, I felt a sense of calmness...
  • Snapping back to reality with a catchy pop song coming on the radio, I felt a sense of calmness come over me, because I realized that we couldn't NOT try this.
  • On June 8, 2017, our daughter, Willow Irene was born still ... through it all, though, I felt a sense of calmness and peace. It was out of my hands. There ...
  • Feb 27, 2014 ... Sitting back in my truck, I felt a sense of calmness come over me. I spend a good part of most of my days as a doctor helping people. And ...
  • I did not know what it was about her eye contact, but I felt a sense of calmness and peace right away. We all interacted with one another while we were ...
  • Aug 29, 2023 ... In her presence, I felt a sense of calmness that had eluded me for far too long. The connection we formed in that fleeting moment was a ...
  • I felt a sense of calmness around her. It was so amazing to see Samantha in action. Because of Samantha, I will always remember Northside Forsyth as the ...
  • Nov 15, 2017 ... I felt a sense of calmness and overall clarity. I don't think I was manic but I was really excited I felt good and could concentrate and ...

Alternatives:

  • I felt a sense of calm.
  • I felt peaceful.
  • I felt serene.
  • I felt tranquil.
  • I felt composed.

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