Word
calming
Phoneticscalm·ing, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈkɑɫmɪŋ/
UK/kˈɑːmɪŋ/
Definitions
01soothing or relaxing
B1 · Intermediate
adj. making you feel peaceful and less nervous or upset.
adj. having a soothing or sedative effect on the mind or body.
“The soft music had a calming effect on the crying baby.”
“The therapist recommended a series of calming breathing exercises to help the patient manage their acute anxiety during high-pressure situations.”
02the act of becoming quiet
C1 · Advanced Uncountable noun Formal
n. the process of becoming quiet or peaceful.
n. the action or process of making something more tranquil or the instance of becoming less agitated.
“The calming of the storm allowed the sailors to finally rest.”
“The sudden calming of the market after weeks of volatility provided a brief window of opportunity for cautious investors to exit their positions.”
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- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B1 PreliminaryIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.4.0–5.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 3.0–3.544–71TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.550–784
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- B1 · Intermediate
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