- present participle of calm.
calming
Example Sentences
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A major catalyst was hiring Adele and Stormzy's producer Fraser T Smith, whose "calming" influence helped the band refocus.
From BBC ● Jul. 11, 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
You’re in L.A., which is a huge city, but because you’re also next to the ocean it’s more calming for the mind and soul.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 26, 2026
She took one of the deep, calming breaths that all Swanburne girls were taught to practice before exams.
From "The Interrupted Tale" by Maryrose Wood
