- 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
"It was very calming, very emotive at the right time. There are songs on there that did really blow me away."
From BBC ● Aug. 13, 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
Sailing didn’t sound particularly calming and soothing to me, at least not now.
From "Lawn Boy Returns" by Gary Paulsen
