BECALMING Synonyms: 49 Similar and Opposite Words

becalming

verb

present participle of becalm

as in calming

to free from distress or disturbance becalmed at last, she slept soundly for the first time in weeks

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The bestselling quilt set comes in more than 10 calming colors including glacier blue, mist gray, and pine green.

— Better Homes & Gardens, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Aug. 2026
This mimics the feeling of being in the womb, which can have a calming effect.

— Hannah Nwoko, Parents, 5 Aug. 2026

Definition of calming

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Think soothing sand-and-cream hues, sleek furnishings and oversized windows that make the sea feel like part of the décor.

— Stephanie Orma, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
Performed beneath a continuous gentle rain of warm seawater, this experience combines mineral-rich marine exposure and thermal comfort soothing aching muscles along the way and quieting the mind.

— Rana Good, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Aug. 2026

Definition of soothing

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Parsons went on to self-release multiple full-length soundtrack albums of ominous sci-fi pads, glitchy electronics, and lulling melodies before A24 announced the release of a feature-length film.

— Harry Thorfinn-George, Pitchfork, 11 June 2026
The project was about permeating the masses, gradually lulling them with propaganda.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 27 Apr. 2026

Definition of lulling

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MarcAurele worked with former Second City director Alan Kliffer to turn three frenzied weeks of writing and composing into a one-night-only concert.

— CT Jones, Rolling Stone, 4 Aug. 2026
The two immediately bonded over ambient music, tape loops, orchestral composition and drone, forging a friendship that soon extended into touring, live performance and eventually composing together.

— SPIN Staff, SPIN, 31 July 2026

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