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calming

/ˈkɑːmɪŋ/
calm · ing ˈkɑːm · ɪŋ
English Definition
adj. making someone feel less upset or excited
中文释义
使人平静的
Significado en Español
calmante
한국어 뜻
진정시키는
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
làm dịu
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Example Sentence

The music has a calming effect.

这音乐有一种令人平静的效果。

Synonyms
soothing relaxing comforting
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Select the best synonym for the word “calming”:

  1. A irritating
  2. B soothing
  3. C agitating
  4. D disturbing
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B — soothing. “calming” means adj. making someone feel less upset or excited

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

The soft, ______ music helped the frightened patient slowly relax.

  1. A alarming
  2. B calming
  3. C jarring
  4. D startling
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B — calming. “calming” means adj. making someone feel less upset or excited

Common questions about “calming”

What does “calming” mean?

calming — adj. making someone feel less upset or excited. In Chinese: 使人平静的.

How do you pronounce “calming”?

calming is pronounced /ˈkɑːmɪŋ/. It breaks into 2 syllables: calm · ing.

How do you use “calming” in a sentence?

The music has a calming effect. (这音乐有一种令人平静的效果。)

What are synonyms for “calming”?

soothing, relaxing, comforting — all close in meaning to calming (adj. making someone feel less upset or excited).

Is “calming” an ISEE Basic-level word?

Yes. calming appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

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