calming

Meanings

• a state of mental or emotional peace, tranquility, or serenity

  - "Calming music played in the background can help reduce stress and promote relaxation."
  - "After a long day, nothing beats a warm bath to help soothe the mind and body."

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Antonyms

agitate , excite

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Synonyms

allay , appease , calm down , cool off , ease , pacify , quieten , soothe , subdue

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with calming
calm , balm , psalm , calmative , tranquil , quiet , serene , peaceful , soothe , mellow , soften , ease , still , stable , secure , assuage , appease , allay , mitigate , palliate , alleviate , reduce , minimize , diminish

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Homophones

Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

1. calm, calmly, colm, hale, heel, well
   

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Variants

List of all variants of calming that leads to same result
calm , calmed , calming , calms

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Forms

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calming (adj) - imparting a sense of calmness or serenity., calming (n) - a state of mental or emotional peace or tranquility., calming (v) - to make calm, quiet, or peaceful., calming (adv) - in a calm or tranquil manner.

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

From Old English calman (to soothe, calm, quiet, or make peace); related to Old English cal, calm, peace, and Old English hām, hām (home, household).)

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Culture

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Calming has significant cultural, historical, and symbolic significance in various contexts. In literature, calming is often used as a metaphor or symbol for peace, tranquility, serenity, or stillness. In art, calming is depicted in various forms, such as calm waters, quiet forests, serene landscapes, or still life paintings. In music, calming is often used as a theme or motif in various genres, such as classical music, ambient music, new age music, or relaxing music. In religion and spirituality, calming is often used as a practice or technique to help individuals achieve inner peace, tranquility, serenity, or stillness. This can be done through various means, such as meditation, prayer, mindfulness, yoga, or tai chi.

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