Synonyms of calming

calming 1 of 3

adjective

as in relaxing

tending to calm the emotions and relieve stress

a calming glass of warm milk

Synonyms & Similar Words

• relaxing
• soothing
• tranquilizing
• comforting
• tranquillizing
• quieting
• hypnotic
• sedative
• dreamy
• narcotic
• lulling
• pacifying
• opiate
• analgesic
• anesthetic
• depressant
• deadening
• anodyne
• antidepressant
• antianxiety
• numbing
• antistress
• antidepression

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• painful
• stressful
• unsettling
• troubling
• tiresome
• stimulating
• trying
• worrisome
• stimulant
• troublesome
• disturbing
• irritating
• energizing
• annoying
• frustrating
• aggravating
• invigorating
• maddening
• exasperating
• bothersome
• irksome
• vexing
• vexatious
• galling
• harassing
• grating
• nettlesome

calming

2 of 3

verb

present participle of calm

1

as in lulling

to free from distress or disturbance

the president's reassuring words did much to calm the public during the national emergency

Synonyms & Similar Words

• soothing
• lulling
• composing
• quieting
• relaxing
• appeasing
• tranquilizing
• stilling
• tranquillizing
• salving
• quietening
• settling
• becalming
• relieving
• quelling
• pacifying
• hushing
• lullabying
• placating
• mollifying
• easing
• alleviating
• conciliating
• mitigating
• allaying
• sedating
• solacing
• assuaging
• laying
• stupefying
• narcotizing

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• disturbing
• upsetting
• disquieting
• agitating
• perturbing
• vexing
• keying (up)
• intensifying
• aggravating
• heightening
• exciting
• arousing
• stirring (up)
• inciting
• rousing
• discomposing
• fomenting
• working up

2

as in containing

to gain emotional or mental control of

he calmed himself before continuing the eulogy

Synonyms & Similar Words

• containing
• composing
• restraining
• controlling
• collecting
• settling
• soothing
• re-collecting
• holding back
• quieting
• tranquilizing
• lulling
• recovering
• rallying
• tranquillizing
• stilling

calming

3 of 3

noun

as in soothing

Related Words

• soothing
• decrease
• salving
• mitigation
• moderation
• appeasement
• assuagement
• relief
• alleviation
• mollification
• ease
• diminishment
• comfort
• release

Dissimilar Words

• discomfort
• unrest
• suffering
• anguish
• torture
• misery
• torment
• agony
• pain
• stitch
• sting
• ache
• pang
• prick
• twinge
• smart
• tingle
• throe

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of calming

Verb

An older pet might benefit from an orthopedic dog bed, while an anxious pet could find a fluffy donut bed more calming and comfortable. —Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 10 Sep. 2025

The décor is incredibly calming, the beds are super comfortable and the bathrooms are spacious. —Sherrie Nachman, Forbes.com, 7 Sep. 2025

Forged in the crucible of loss, tension, and a cold New York winter, the trio’s sixth record, Double Infinity, became rangy, loose, and eerily calming. —Emma Madden, Pitchfork, 4 Sep. 2025

Here are a few more pieces that bring function and a calming, natural look to your bathroom. —Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Aug. 2025

What modern sleep science now recommends—having a calming bedtime routine, avoiding screens, minimizing stimulation—Jewish tradition has practiced for generations. —Rabbi Bruce D. Forman, Sun Sentinel, 21 Aug. 2025

As well as being a calming influence, older canines teach puppies social skills to interact with other dogs, by setting boundaries when the pup is being too boisterous and teaching them the body language that says enough is enough, according to a veterinary report from Vet Help Direct. —Rachael O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 Aug. 2025

Each of the five rooms in the main house uses a similar palette of earthy greens and blues as the mural, giving them an airy and calming vibe. —Elliott Harrell, Southern Living, 9 Aug. 2025

Noun

In fact, throughout the house there is an emphasis on calming colors like taupes, off-whites, and creams. —Juliet Izon, Architectural Digest, 17 Sep. 2025

Skip the sheep-counting and cup of chamomile, and luxuriate in the sleep-inducing blend of calming lavender oil, soothing balsam resin, moisturizing sweet almond oil, and relaxing magnesium salt flakes instead. —Sophia Panych, Allure, 16 Sep. 2025

The positive experience of being soothed, whether through calming words, laughter or playful connection, encourages a preference for partners who are attuned and responsive. —Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 13 Sep. 2025

The emergency team responded immediately, calming both of us down, and the resort’s security stayed with us the entire time. —Essence, 12 Sep. 2025

Fragrance-free, calming, and granting even more of a second-skin feel than its tinted alternative, the UV Clear Face Sunscreen is a no-brainer choice for putting on your bathroom counter, storing in your makeup bag, and applying liberally every day this season. —Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 12 Sep. 2025

Rusty wanted to do something stupid, but the calming presence of Billy negated all of Rusty’s throbbing impulses. —Manuel Muñoz, Literary Hub, 11 Sep. 2025

Light north winds become north of around 5 mph before calming in the evening. —Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 11 Sep. 2025

FurHaven Calming Cuddler Donut Pet Bed A fluffy bed that surrounds your dog with warmth can be great for relieving anxiety and calming down a nervous pet. —Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 10 Sep. 2025