adjective
Uncommon
calming
Calming (adjective) means having a soothing effect; reducing stress or agitation. Example: “She lit a candle and put on some calming music before bed.”
adjective
1
Having a soothing effect; reducing stress or agitation.
"She lit a candle and put on some calming music before bed."
"The therapist used a calming tone to help him relax."
noun
1
The process of making something calmer, or the moment it becomes calmer.
"The calming of the markets took a few days after the announcement."
How to use calming
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSomething that helps you (or a situation) settle down and feel less tense.
Common pairings
calming effect
calming influence
calming music
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Word forms
- Plural
- calmings
- Comparative
- more calming
- Superlative
- most calming
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What does “calming” mean?
The word “calming” means having a soothing effect; reducing stress or agitation. In plain terms, something that helps you (or a situation) settle down and feel less tense.
How do you use “calming” in a sentence?
Here is “calming” used in a sentence: “She lit a candle and put on some calming music before bed.”
What part of speech is “calming”?
Depending on how it is used, “calming” can be an adjective and a noun.
Is “calming” a common word?
“Calming” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “calming” have?
“Calming” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: having a soothing effect; reducing stress or agitation.
