quieting 1 of 2

adjective

Definition of quietingnext
as in relaxing
tending to calm the emotions and relieve stress a nice quieting cup of tea after a hard day at work

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quieting

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verb

present participle of quiet
1
as in cooling
to become still and orderly the museum docent told the rowdy youngsters to quiet down for the tour

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2
as in calming
to free from distress or disturbance quiet a crying toddler with candy

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3
as in shushing
to stop the noise or speech of the nanny could quiet unruly children with just a look

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for quieting
  1. cooling
  2. calming
  3. soothing
  4. composing
  5. muting
  6. appeasing
  7. settling
Verb
  • This cooling enthusiasm isn't limited to smartphones.
    Stephen Wakeling, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Companies delivering significant energy savings through new architectures or advanced cooling technologies could gain a competitive edge.
    Emil Sayegh, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of cooling
Verb
  • Mama Tina Knowles served as a calming presence on the carpet for her granddaughter and looked beautiful in a chic pantsuit.
    Dominique Fluker, Essence, 10 Dec. 2024
  • Having this special calming box can reduce feelings of stress in a moment that might otherwise become volatile, like separating from a parent.
    Taylor Grothe, Parents, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of calming
Adjective
  • It’s bundled with essential oil sets that offer soothing scents like lavender, jasmine, and citrus—ideal for stress relief, promoting better sleep, or enhancing a cozy atmosphere.
    Jené Luciani Sena, Fox News, 19 Dec. 2024
  • Through a blend of aloe vera, cucumber extract, and soy proteins, this wash aims to remove dirt and makeup, while soothing redness, hydrating skin, and boosting elasticity.
    Kiana Murden, Vogue, 19 Dec. 2024
Definition of soothing
Verb
  • He's also known for composing a little movie known as Frozen (and Frozen 2) along with his wife Kristen Anderson-Lopez.
    Sari Hitchins, Parents, 20 Nov. 2024
  • In addition to his many other accolades, Quincy Jones has had a profound impact on film and television music, producing and composing over 30 scores, including notable works such as The Pawnbroker, In the Heat of the Night, and In Cold Blood.
    Jem Aswad, Variety, 19 Nov. 2024
Definition of composing
Verb
  • Setting boundaries and expectations If seeing all the happy, romantic holiday posts feels too difficult, taking a break from social media or muting certain accounts may help, Abrams said.
    Kristen Rogers, CNN, 7 Dec. 2024
  • That part of the evening ended with CBS News, the host network, muting their microphones and moving on.
    Philip Elliott, TIME, 2 Oct. 2024
Definition of muting
Verb
  • Other, less politically resistant Iranian films often show women inside in hijab, which is highly unrealistic and likely a mode of appeasing censors.
    Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 27 Nov. 2024
  • For the work, which is often a delicate balance of appeasing stakeholders who sometimes clash over warring priorities, the next CEO will be paid between $350,000 and $425,000 a year, with no-cost health insurance and other benefits, according to the listing.
    Jennifer Van Grove, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 May 2024
Definition of appeasing
Verb
  • And then this one picks up with my honeymoon [in the Maldives] and what goes awry with that, and settling into married life, and parents getting older.
    Them, Them, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Quarterback woes were a big part of those struggles, as Michigan started three quarterbacks before settling on senior Davis Warren.
    Bruce Feldman, The Athletic, 11 Dec. 2024
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