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CALMING Synonyms

There are 36 synonyms of the word calming. (exact relations)
There are 17 hypernyms of the word calming. (close relations)
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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

Best Hypernyms For CALMING

Here is a list of related hypernyms for calming, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (14)
affect comfort console disposition relaxing solace soothe soothing stabilise stabilize temperament turn wind pacifying
Phrases (3)
air currentchange statecurrent of air

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