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calming

 

[ หˆkษ‘หmษชล‹ ]

Adjective / Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Adjective

feeling

Having a soothing or tranquilizing effect; reducing agitation or stress.

Synonyms

relaxing, soothing, tranquilizing

Examples of usage

  • Listening to calming music helps me relax after a long day.
  • She took a calming breath to steady her nerves before the presentation.
Context #2 | Noun

treatment

Something that has a soothing or tranquilizing effect on the mind or body.

Synonyms

relaxant, soother, tranquilizer

Examples of usage

  • Yoga is known for its calming effects on both the mind and body.
  • The herbal tea had a calming effect on her upset stomach.
Context #3 | Verb

action

Making someone feel more relaxed or at ease.

Synonyms

pacify, relax, soothe

Examples of usage

  • The therapist used calming techniques to help the patient manage their anxiety.
  • He tried to calm his friend by speaking in a soothing tone.

Translations

Translations of the word "calming" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น calmante

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคถเคพเค‚เคคเคฟเคชเฅเคฐเคฆ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช beruhigend

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ menenangkan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะทะฐัะฟะพะบั–ะนะปะธะฒะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ uspokajajฤ…cy

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่ฝใก็€ใ‹ใ›ใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท apaisant

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ calmante

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท sakinleลŸtirici

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ง„์ •์‹œํ‚ค๋Š”

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ู‡ุฏุฆ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ uklidลˆujรญcรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ upokojujรบci

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้•‡้™็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ pomirjujoฤ

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ rรณandi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ั‹ะฝั‹ัˆั‚ะฐะฝะดั‹ั€ะฐั‚ั‹ะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ“แƒแƒ›แƒแƒ›แƒจแƒ•แƒ˜แƒ“แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ”แƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sakitlษ™ลŸdirici

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ calmante

Word origin

The word 'calming' originates from the verb 'calm', which comes from the Middle English 'calme', and ultimately from the Old French 'calme'. The Old French word is of unknown origin but is thought to be related to the Latin 'cauma' meaning 'heat of the midday sun'. Over time, 'calm' evolved to 'calming' to describe something that brings a sense of peace or tranquility.

See also: calm, calmed, calmly, calmness.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #18,772, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.