- present participle of calm.
calming
Example Sentences
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Breathtaking views, a calming garden, and lots of privacy—sounds like a recipe for success for creative professionals who may occasionally work from home.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 21, 2026
These efforts appear to have had little effect in calming markets, illustrated by this week’s sharp swings.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 31, 2026
By calming excessive smooth muscle activity, it could potentially help people with diarrhea-predominant IBD.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 30, 2026
She said she would be working on calming her pre-match nerves as much as improving her swing.
From BBC ● Jul. 25, 2026
The smell of cooking food is often a calming one, and the kitchen grew cozy as the sauce simmered, a culinary term which means “cooked over low heat.”
From "The Bad Beginning" by Lemony Snicket
