calming

• Описывает то, что оказывает успокаивающее или расслабляющее действие, снижая чувство тревоги или стресса.

Describes something that has a soothing or relaxing effect, reducing feelings of anxiety or stress.

1. Soothing or relaxingB1formal

   Having the effect of making someone feel peaceful, relaxed, or less anxious.

   Успокаивающий

   • The calming music helped her fall asleep.
   • He found the sound of rain very calming.
   • The therapist used calming techniques to reduce his stress.

   Synonymscomfortingpeacefulrelaxingrestfulsedativeserenesoothingtranquilizing

   Antonymsdistressingdisturbingfrighteningirritatingnerve-wrackingperturbingstressfulupsetting

2. Reducing agitationB1formal

   Tending to reduce anger, excitement, or nervousness.

   Успокаивающий

   • Her calming voice reassured the frightened child.
   • The doctor prescribed a calming medication for his anxiety.
   • Deep breathing exercises have a calming effect on the mind.

   Synonymscomfortingrelaxingrestfulsedativesettlingsoothingtranquilizing

   Antonymsexcitingprovokingstimulatingupsetting

• Существительное, обозначающее действие по успокоению кого-либо или чего-либо, делая их тихими, мирными или менее взволнованными, часто путем уступки требованиям.

A noun referring to the act of making someone or something become quiet, peaceful, or less agitated, often by acceding to demands.

uncountable

1. Act of appeasingC1formal

   The act of making someone less angry, anxious, or upset, often by giving in to their demands.

   Успокоение

   • The calming of the protesters required careful negotiation.
   • His calming of the angry customer was a masterclass in diplomacy.
   • The government's calming of the public's fears involved a series of press conferences.

   Synonymsappeasementassuagementconciliationmollificationpacificationplacationsoothing

• Глагол, используемый для обозначения действия, направленного на то, чтобы сделать кого-то или что-то тихим, спокойным или менее взволнованным.

A verb used to indicate the act of making someone or something become quiet, peaceful, or less agitated.

1. Make peacefulA2formal

   To make someone or something become quiet, peaceful, or less agitated.

   Успокаивать

   • She tried to calm the crying baby by rocking him.
   • The teacher calmed the excited students before the exam.
   • He took deep breaths to calm his nerves.

   Synonymsappeaseassuagecomposepacifyquietrelaxsettlesoothestilltranquilize

   Antonymsagitatearousedisturbexcitefrenzyinciteprovokerilestirupset

2. Reduce intensityB1formal

   To reduce the intensity of a situation, emotion, or activity.

   Успокоить

   • The government took measures to calm the economic crisis.
   • She calmed the angry customer with a sincere apology.
   • The music helped calm the tense atmosphere in the room.

   Synonymsallayappeaseassuageeaselessenmitigatemoderatemollifypacifyquietsoothetemper

   Antonymsagitatearouseexciteinflameintensifyprovokestirworsen

Phrasal variantscalm down