calming
/ˈkɑːmɪŋ/adjective
उच्चारण कामिंग
शांत करने वाला, सुकून देने वाला
Core word
- 1
making somebody feel calm and relaxed
शांत करने वाला, सुकून देने वाला
- The sound of the rain had a calming effect on her.
- Radhika's calming words helped the nervous students before the exam.
- A cup of herbal tea has a calming effect on many people.
+ 2 more examples
- The teacher spoke in a calming voice to the frightened child.
- Soft music is calming after a stressful day.
Synonyms soothing relaxing restful tranquil
Opposite disturbing upsetting
§Structures (grammar patterns) 5
calming + noun
Before a noun, it describes something that makes you feel less worried or excited.
Noun से पहले आने पर यह उस चीज़ को बताता है जो आपको कम चिंतित या उत्तेजित महसूस कराए।
- She played calming music before the exam.
- The calming sound of the rain helped him sleep.
calming effect / influence on + sb
Use 'on' for the person or group who is calmed.
जिसे शांति मिलती है, उसके लिए 'on' आता है।
- Yoga has a calming effect on the mind.
- The teacher's voice had a calming influence on the class.
be calming (predicative)
After 'be', it says that something is relaxing in itself.
'Be' के बाद यह कहता है कि कोई चीज़ अपने आप में शांत करने वाली है।
- The lake view is very calming.
- I find a walk by the river calming.
calming (present participle)
It is also the -ing form of 'calm', as in 'calming down' after an argument.
यह 'calm' का -ing रूप भी है, जैसे बहस के बाद 'calming down'।
- He is calming the frightened child.
calming vs calm
'Calm' describes a person or place that is quiet; 'calming' describes what makes someone feel calm. 'Calmed' is the past participle of the verb.
'Calm' शांत व्यक्ति या स्थान को बताता है; 'calming' उसे बताता है जो किसी को शांत करे। 'Calmed' verb का past participle है।
- She is calm; the music is calming.
- The calmed child fell asleep.
+Collocations 5
calming + noun
effectmusicvoicescentcolourpresence
- Soft blue walls have a calming effect.
adverb + calming
verydeeplysurprisinglywonderfullygently
- The sound of the temple bells was deeply calming.
calming + activity
breathingmeditationwalktearoutine
- A calming cup of tea helped her relax.
find / have + calming
find it calminghave a calming effectprove calmingbe a calming influence
- Many students find yoga calming before exams.
calming + wellness
breathing exerciseherbal teasoft lightslow music
- Slow music and soft light can be calming in the evening.
“More examples 6
- The principal's calming words eased the parents' worries.
प्रधानाचार्य के शांत करने वाले शब्दों ने अभिभावकों की चिंता दूर कर दी।
- Radhika lights a calming incense stick before she studies.
राधिका पढ़ाई से पहले शांत करने वाली अगरबत्ती जलाती है।
- Green plants in the room have a calming effect on me.
कमरे में हरे पौधे मुझ पर शांत करने वाला असर डालते हैं।
- The nurse spoke in a calming tone to the patient.
नर्स ने मरीज़ से शांत करने वाले स्वर में बात की।
- Slow breathing is calming when you feel nervous.
घबराहट होने पर धीमी साँस लेना शांत करने वाला होता है।
- The monk's calming presence settled the anxious pilgrims.
साधु की शांत करने वाली उपस्थिति ने चिंतित तीर्थयात्रियों को शांत कर दिया।
!Common mistakes 1
✗ Music has a calming effect to me.
✓ Music has a calming effect on me.
Effect is followed by 'on' for the person affected.
प्रभावित व्यक्ति के लिए 'effect' के बाद 'on' आता है।
§Grammar and usage
The l in calm and calming is silent.
Calm और calming का l नहीं बोला जाता।