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

In fact, more color, depth, and contrast can be more calming than cool, crisp white spaces. — Steven John, Fortune, 10 Oct. 2026

The property has 21 private cottages, each simple, calming, and tech-free, promoting deep rest and focus. — Cnt Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026

Some studies suggest that L-theanine may increase alpha waves in the brain, which have a calming, relaxing effect and can improve sleep quality. — Emmanuella Ogbonna, HEALTH, 2 Oct. 2026

This tea had a calming effect, but was not a get-thee-to-dreamtown sleep aid. — Alex Beggs, Bon Appetit Magazine, 28 Sep. 2026

Spend 20 to 30 minutes before bed on a calming, screen-free activity, like reading, meditating, or taking a warm bath. — Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 28 Sep. 2026

The film’s soundtrack, composed of lots of love songs, is like a calming anthem for the Alpha Gang. — Cortlyn Kelly, IndieWire, 8 Sep. 2026

Chamomile and snow mushroom extract offer both a hydrating and calming effect. — Kiana Murden, Vogue, 8 Sep. 2026

Furnishings made of natural materials and in neutral hues further the calming, immersive feel. — Elizabeth Fazzare, Architectural Digest, 2 Sep. 2026

Noun

The idea is that these stocks benefit from a calming of tensions in the Middle East, regardless of what happens with AI spending near term. — Zev Fima, CNBC, 27 July 2026

As a very high-octane, easily stressed gal in the entertainment industry, Dave is my calming, grounding force. — Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 25 July 2026

The swinging design and compression help with vestibular input and calming. — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 20 July 2026

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 staff are friendly and are happy to facilitate requests like for in-room Peloton bikes, special calming playlists or local neighborhood tips. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Oct. 2026

The latest, directed by Julio Quintana, stars Zachary Levi and is fitfully diverting, draped with calming New Mexico scenery. — Michael Phillips, Variety, 8 Oct. 2026

It’s packed with calming, hydrating ingredients for an intense moisture treatment. — Sarah Y. Wu, Glamour, 7 Oct. 2026

When your skin feels especially reactive, calming ingredients like Centella asiatica, madecassoside, and Coptis japonica root step in. — Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 6 Oct. 2026

Other cats found the aquarium's dim blue environment calming and closed their eyes for a little nap. — ABC News, 6 Oct. 2026

The vision conversation resulted in more activity in regions tied to motivation, to visual imagination and to calming the stress response. — Catherine Bell, Forbes.com, 1 Oct. 2026

Still plenty of uncertainty around this name, but having old CEO Dev Ittycheria back in the interim is a calming force. — Jim Cramer, CNBC, 30 Sep. 2026

Residual wind gusts will range between 30-40 mph before gradually calming on Monday afternoon. — Matthew Delucia, CBS News, 27 Sep. 2026