CALMING Synonyms
There are 17 hypernyms of the word calming. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for CALMING
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quiet | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity • free of noise or uproar; or making little if any sound • (of the sun) characterized by a low level of surface phenomena, such as sunspots noun • a period of calm weather • an untroubled state; free from disturbances • the absence of sound • a disposition free from stress or emotion adverb • with little or no activity or no agitation (`quiet' is a nonstandard variant for `quietly') adjective satellite • not showy or obtrusive • in a softened tone • (of a body of water) free from disturbance by heavy waves verb • become quiet or quieter • make calm or still | ||||||||
serene | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • not agitated; without losing self-possession • completely clear and fine | ||||||||
tranquil | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • (of a body of water) free from disturbance by heavy waves • not agitated; without losing self-possession | ||||||||
comforting | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • providing freedom from worry • affording comfort or solace | ||||||||
gentle | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe • having or showing a kindly or tender nature • quiet and soothing • belonging to or characteristic of the nobility or aristocracy • easily handled or managed • having little impact • marked by moderate steepness verb • cause to be more favorably inclined; gain the good will of • give a title to someone; make someone a member of the nobility • stroke soothingly | ||||||||
peaceful | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • not disturbed by strife or turmoil or war adjective satellite • peacefully resistant in response to injustice | ||||||||
relaxing | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • affording physical or mental rest | ||||||||
restful | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • affording physical or mental rest | ||||||||
soothing | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • affording physical relief • freeing from fear and anxiety | ||||||||
therapeutic | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • relating to or involved in therapy noun • a medicine or therapy that cures disease or relieve pain adjective satellite • tending to cure or restore to health | ||||||||
calm down | ||||||||
verb • become quiet or calm, especially after a state of agitation • make calm or still • become quiet or less intensive | ||||||||
quieten | verbv | |||||||
verb • become quiet or quieter • make calm or still • cause to be quiet or not talk | ||||||||
tranquilize | verbv | |||||||
verb • make calm or still • cause to be calm or quiet as by administering a sedative to | ||||||||
tranquillise | verbv | |||||||
verb • make calm or still • cause to be calm or quiet as by administering a sedative to | ||||||||
tranquillize | verbv | |||||||
verb • make calm or still • cause to be calm or quiet as by administering a sedative to | ||||||||
cool off | verbv | |||||||
verb • become quiet or calm, especially after a state of agitation • lose intensity • feel less enamoured of something or somebody | ||||||||
allay | verbv | |||||||
verb • lessen the intensity of or calm • satisfy (thirst) | ||||||||
appease | verbv | |||||||
verb • cause to be more favorably inclined; gain the good will of • overcome or allay • make peace with | ||||||||
becalm | verbv | |||||||
verb • make steady | ||||||||
calmness | nounn | |||||||
noun • steadiness of mind under stress • an absence of strong winds or rain • a feeling of calm; an absence of agitation or excitement | ||||||||