calming

The word “calming” has 2 syllables: calm-ing.

It's pronounced as /ˈkɑːlmɪŋ/.


What is synonym and antonym for calming?

In the thesaurus, “calming” has 9 synonyms and 21 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for calming along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for calming

  • comforting
  • composing
  • containing
  • lulling
  • quieting
  • relaxing
  • soothing
  • tranquilizing
  • tranquillizing

Antonyms for calming

  • aggravating
  • agitating
  • anguish
  • discomfort
  • disquieting
  • disturbing
  • intensifying
  • painful
  • perturbing
  • stimulating
  • stressful
  • suffering
  • tiresome
  • torture
  • troubling
  • trying
  • unrest
  • unsettling
  • upsetting
  • vexing
  • worrisome

Meanings of calming

  • verb
    1. To make calm.
    2. To become calm.

Example Sentences

  • The calming effect of the ocean waves helped her relax after a long day.
  • He found the soft music to be incredibly calming during stressful moments.
  • The therapist recommended a calming routine before bedtime to improve sleep.
  • The calming aroma of lavender can help reduce anxiety and stress.
  • Her presence had a calming influence on the nervous children before the performance.

On this page you'll find 30 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to calming, such as: aggravating, agitating, anguish, comforting, composing, containing, discomfort.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

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  • analgesic
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  • damping
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  • devitalizing
  • diminishing
  • draining
  • dulling
  • enervating
  • exhausting
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  • numbing
  • opiate
  • reducing
  • subsiding
  • undermining
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easing

  • aiding
  • alleviating
  • calming
  • conciliation
  • decreasing
  • diminishing
  • facilitating
  • helping
  • loosening
  • mitigating
  • moderation
  • reassuring
  • reducing
  • relieving
  • softening
  • soothing
  • subsiding

narcotic

  • anesthetic
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  • heroin
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  • merchandise
  • opiate
  • opium
  • painkiller
  • relaxing
  • sedative
  • soothing
  • tranquilizer
  • tranquilizing
  • tranquillizer
  • tranquillizing

narcotics

  • anesthetic
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  • calming
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  • hard drug
  • heroin
  • merchandise
  • opiate
  • opiates
  • opium
  • painkiller
  • sedative
  • tranquilizer
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