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

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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

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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

Matcha provides a more calming energy than coffee due to its L-theanine content. —Jillian Kubala, Health, 30 Jan. 2026

Make Minimalism Your Own For some people, blank white walls are a calming and relaxing sight. —Tessa Cooper, The Spruce, 21 Jan. 2026

Magnesium has a calming effect in addition to relieving tight or achy muscles, while argan, jojoba, and sunflower seed oils set out to deeply nourish and soften skin. —Deanna Pai, Vogue, 19 Jan. 2026

Jones gave Seattle a calming, trustworthy presence in the middle, similar to what Wagner provided. —Michael-Shawn Dugar, New York Times, 15 Jan. 2026

Ten years of development went into the technology in the footbed, which is intended to be worn pre- or post-game, with pressure points scientifically proven to have a calming and focusing effect on the mind. —Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 12 Jan. 2026

Cozymaxxing aims to address all five senses, turning down the dial on all five to create a calming, serene atmosphere. —Cori Sears, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Jan. 2026

The vibe is mature, focused, and surprisingly calming. —Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 4 Jan. 2026

Reading Popular for generations, reading a physical book has once again become a go-to winter activity for people seeking a calming break from screens, noise and activity. —Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 3 Jan. 2026

Verb

Trump supported Milei’s fiscal program last year with a $20-billion credit line that succeeded in calming markets and boosting Milei’s prospects in a crucial midterm election in October. —Isabel Debre, Los Angeles Times, 6 Feb. 2026

From my perch on a sun lounger, Friendship Bay stretches out below me – the curve of the powdery sand beach, the impossible blue of the sea and the calming lapping of the waves against the shore. —Rebekah Evans, TheWeek, 5 Feb. 2026

This has been shown to relieve stress, promote a calming effect, and boost your mood. —Erica Sweeney, SELF, 4 Feb. 2026

Oxytocin is a naturally occurring, calming neurotransmitter. —Stefanie Groner, Glamour, 4 Feb. 2026

With the region still facing us and showing no signs of calming down, space weather forecasters will be keeping a close eye on whether this noisy sunspot will eventually pack a more powerful punch. —Daisy Dobrijevic, Space.com, 4 Feb. 2026

The junior guard has been working on calming down a little bit. —Steve Millar, Chicago Tribune, 4 Feb. 2026

For instance, gentle exfoliants like brown sugar and lactic acid smooth away dry skin so nourishing oils, shea butter, and vitamin E can absorb more deeply, while Pro-Vitamin B5 and calming botanicals help soften the skin, lock in hydration, and relax the senses. —Raquel Reichard, Refinery29, 4 Feb. 2026

Opt for calming scents like lavender, eucalyptus, sandalwood, or vanilla—anything that instantly signals relaxation mode. —Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 3 Feb. 2026