Definition of CALMING

calming

Meanings

Plural: calmings

Noun

  • the act of appeasing (as by acceding to the demands of)
  • The act of making something calmer or an instance of something becoming calmer.

Verb

  • make calm or still
  • make steady
  • become quiet or calm, especially after a state of agitation
  • cause to be calm or quiet as by administering a sedative to
  • present participle and gerund of calm

Adj

  • That calms; soothing, relaxing

Synonyms

appeasement, becalm, calm, calm down, chill out, cool it, cool off, lull, quiet, quieten, sedate, settle down, simmer down, steady, still, tranquilize, tranquillise, tranquillize

Antonyms

agitate, stimulate

Scrabble Score: 12

calming is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
calming is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
calming is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 17

calming is a valid Words With Friends word