calming
Making one tranquil
Calming describes something that soothes or reduces agitation.
A calming voice eases anxiety; calming music helps you unwind.
The word applies to anything that brings a sense of peace or stillness: The tea had a calming effect.
As a verb form, calming describes the act of settling someone or something down: She spent the morning calming the frightened horse.
Giving emotional ease
- soothingReducing distress or discomfort
- encouragingGiving confidence or hope
- supportiveOffering help and reassurance
- hearteningInspiring confidence or cheer
consoling · nurturing · affirming · understanding · compassionate · empathetic · sympathetic · gentle
Undisturbed peacefulness
- serenityUndisturbed mental quietude
- stillnessComplete lack of motion
- quietudeState of calm stillness
- harmonyAgreement or musical blend
restfulness · placidity · contentment · repose · zen · gentleness · undisturbed · untroubled
Gently ease discomfort
- easeLack of strain
- relieveLessen pain or burden
- alleviateLessen pain or trouble
- tranquilizeInduce calm chemically
sedate · pacify · lull · quell · allay · subdue · temper · settle
State of being unwound
- meditationFocused attention practice
- breathingPulmonary gas exchange
- aromatherapyTherapeutic use of plant essences
- massageSoft tissue manipulation
lavender · chamomile · yoga · mindfulness · spa · unwinding · destressing · decompressing
comforting
Giving emotional ease
- soothingReducing distress or discomfort
- encouragingGiving confidence or hope
- supportiveOffering help and reassurance
heartening · consoling · nurturing · affirming · understanding · compassionate · empathetic · sympathetic · gentle · kind
tranquility
Undisturbed peacefulness
harmony · restfulness · placidity · contentment · repose · zen · gentleness · undisturbed · untroubled · idyllic
soothe
Gently ease discomfort
tranquilize · sedate · pacify · lull · quell · allay · subdue · temper · settle · quieten
relaxation
State of being unwound
- meditationFocused attention practice
- breathingPulmonary gas exchange
- aromatherapyTherapeutic use of plant essences
massage · lavender · chamomile · yoga · mindfulness · spa · unwinding · destressing · decompressing · restorative
- calming phrasesrelax, keep your cool, take it easy, easy does it, breathe
- emotional reactionsinspiring, moving, touching, heartwarming, chilling
- reassuring actionscomforting, soothing, reassuring, consoling, encouraging
- Drug Traitsaddictive, potent, toxic, sedative, narcotic
- Mindfulness Buddhismmindful breathing, walking meditation, present moment, deep listening, loving kindness
- supportsupport, emotional support, moral support, support group, stand by
calmingagitating
Disturbing or stirring up
upsetting · distressing · disturbing · alarming · unsettling
calmingstimulating
Arousing interest or energy
exciting · arousing · energizing · invigorating · activating
calminginflammatory
Tending to provoke outrage
incendiary · provocative · inflaming · aggravating · inciting
- calming downBecoming less agitated
- calming effectReduces agitation or stress
- calming the stormSubduing atmospheric or emotional upheaval
- calming breathIntentional respiration for relaxation
- traffic calmingMeasures slowing vehicle speeds
- calming sprayAerosol to reduce anxiety