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
• quieting
• hypnotic
• sedative
• dreamy
• narcotic
• lulling
• pacifying
• opiate
• depressant
• analgesic
• anesthetic
• 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

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

calming

3 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
• relieving
• salving
• quietening
• settling
• becalming
• hushing
• quelling
• pacifying
• 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
• controlling
• restraining
• collecting
• settling
• soothing
• re-collecting
• holding back
• quieting
• tranquilizing
• lulling
• recovering
• rallying
• stilling

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of calming

Adjective

That included refreshing the children’s area, creation of a separate space for teens, repositioning the meeting rooms, placing new furniture along the popular glass arc wall that overlooks the River to River Greenway trail and building a quiet zone area and a sensory friendly calming room. —Elliot Mann, Twin Cities, 8 May 2026

For extra calming, centella ansiatica further soothes redness. —Rosa Jisoo Pyo, Vogue, 8 May 2026

Lemon Balm — Mint-family herb with calming, anti-anxiety, and antidepressant properties. —Ryan Brennan may 6, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 May 2026

The practice of scuba diving forces a focus on slow, deep breathing, which can have a calming effect on the body and mind. —Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2026

But the interiors were sophisticated, very calming, and in keeping with the stunning natural world surrounding, there was lots of wood, and lots of nooks and hammocks to bed down in and relax with a good book. —Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Apr. 2026

Your bathtub should feel like a calming place to unwind and enjoy an inviting soak after a long day. —Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 25 Apr. 2026

Its calming, subtly sweet and earthy-yet-spicy fragrance changes the dynamic of any room. —Gretta Monahan, Boston Herald, 19 Apr. 2026

Herbal options like chamomile may offer mild calming effects as well. —Allison Palmer, Sacbee.com, 16 Apr. 2026

Noun

At the same time, glycerin, squalane, and tremella mushrooms keep skin comfortably hydrated, while calming extras like bisabolol and Centella asiatica (cica) minimize the chance of irritation. —Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 8 May 2026

But the only peace on Concrète Waves is the occasional pullback, a calming of the storm rather than the coming of a resolution. —Andrew Ryce, Pitchfork, 9 Apr. 2026

There is self-regulation going on in the initial stages of spiritual development, and this is where calming does come into play. —Jay Caspian Kang, New Yorker, 10 Feb. 2026

Verb

The terrace, with its spacious dining table, is the clear centerpiece of the apartment; though inside, a commitment to minimalism creates a calming atmosphere. —Elly Leavitt, Vogue, 14 May 2026

Designed with plush ComfyFleece fabric and supportive memory foam, this dog bed gently cushions joints while the wraparound bolster sides create a secure, calming space for rest and relaxation. —Kasey Caminiti, USA Today, 14 May 2026

Plenty of plants create a calming scene and offer seclusion when having those ever-important chats with friends. —Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 13 May 2026

Drinking green tea daily can improve your overall health, thanks to its antioxidants, caffeine, and calming L-theanine. —Kirsten Nunez, Martha Stewart, 12 May 2026

The lodges themselves are comfortable and modern, decorated in calming shades of oatmeal with plenty of natural wood and pretty rattan wall hangings. —Irenie Forshaw, TheWeek, 11 May 2026

After Francis’ revolutionary and sometimes divisive 12-year papacy, Leo has brought a calming balm to the Vatican and church at large. —Nicole Winfield, Chicago Tribune, 8 May 2026

Time them intentionally — energizing adaptogens work best in the morning; calming ones fit better in the evening. —Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 7 May 2026

Coloring helps Kathy with her dementia, calming her anxiety and helping stimulate cognition. —Janet W. Lee, NPR, 7 May 2026