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Wordabulary

calming

Pronunciation
Adjective A1 Beginner

Quick answer

Having the effect of making someone feel more relaxed and less anxious.

"The soft music had a calming effect on the nervous patients."

Synonyms and antonyms

Synonyms

soothing relaxing

Antonyms

stressful alarming

Test yourself

Which word fits the gap? "The soft music had a _____ effect on the nervous patients."

Answer: calming

In your own words, what does "calming" mean?

Having the effect of making someone feel more relaxed and less anxious.

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