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adjective

variants also tranquillizing
Definition of tranquilizingnext
as in soothing
tending to calm the emotions and relieve stress a woman who put a lot of faith in the tranquilizing effects of a cup of tea

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tranquilizing

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verb

variants also tranquillizing
present participle of tranquilize
as in calming
to free from distress or disturbance at long last the crying baby was tranquilized by the steady rocking of her cradle

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tranquilizing
  1. soothing
  2. calming
  3. hypnotic
  4. sedative
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
  • Highs on Tuesday and Wednesday are expected to reach near 36 degrees, with light winds calming down by the evening, according to the National Weather Service in White Lake.
    Nour Rahal, Detroit Free Press, 24 Dec. 2024
  • For example, if someone is feeling stressed while browsing, the AI could adjust the tone of the messaging to be calming and reassuring, increasing the likelihood of engagement or purchase.
    Sandy Carter, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of calming
Adjective
  • Using a pop art palette of pink with a hypnotic depth of field and symmetry, Muñoz comments on how the colonization of Mexico by the Spanish subsumed the worship of Tonantzín into devotion to the Virgen as part of their efforts to Christianize the New World.
    Stacie Stukin, ARTnews.com, 24 Dec. 2024
  • The synthesizers are sparse, the bass lines are minimal, the drums are somehow loose and sturdy at once, while the energy shifts from melancholic to serious to hypnotic to playful in the span of an hour.
    Vox Staff, Vox, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of hypnotic
Adjective
  • In any case, chamomile flowers—which look like adorable, tiny daisies—contain flavonoids, terpenoids, and coumarins which certainly have mildly sedative, anti-inflammatory, and antispasmodic properties.
    Valentina Bottoni, Vogue, 23 Oct. 2024
  • The population is impatient and the sedative effect of the impeachment process will soon wear off, which could mean new protests and instability if there are no significant changes in the short term.
    Moisés Costa, Foreign Affairs, 16 May 2016
Definition of sedative
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