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calming

|calm/ing|

/ˈkɑːmɪŋ/

(calm)

peaceful state

Base Form	3rd Person Sing.	Past	Past Participle	Present Participle	Comparative	Superlative	Noun	Verb	Verb	Verb	Adjective	Adjective
calm	calms	calmed	calmed	calming	calmer	calmest	calmness	calms	calmed	calming	calmer	calmest

Etymology

Etymology Information

'calm' originates from Old French, specifically the word 'calme', where 'calme' meant 'quiet, still'.

Historical Evolution

'calme' transformed into the Middle English word 'calm', and eventually became the modern English word 'calm'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'quiet or still', and over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'soothing or tranquilizing'.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Verb 1

present participle of 'calm'.

He is calming the baby by singing a lullaby.

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Adjective 1

having a soothing or tranquilizing effect.

The calming music helped her relax.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35