- present participle of calm.
calming
Example Sentences
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We were laughing and it somewhat seemed calming to know to each was going thru this at the same time.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 7, 2026
Upon calming the woman, he spotted a man whose leg had been cut by glass.
From Slate ● Jul. 7, 2026
There was something calming and oceanic about the rhythm of rolls and cracks around her, blending with the ambient murmur of banter and gossip into white noise.
From Salon ● Jul. 3, 2026
Although Billy Gilmour is with the squad in the United States, Scotland have missed the Napoli man's calming influence in the heart of midfield.
From BBC ● Jun. 21, 2026
I tried to take a calming breath, but it didn’t help.
From "Keep It Together, Keiko Carter" by Debbi Michiko Florence
