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Definition of calmingly

calmingly

/ˈkɑː.mɪŋ.li/
calm · ing · ly
Adjective:calming
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• adverb

1

In a manner that soothes, pacifies, or relieves anxiety, agitation, or distress.

Example

"The veterinarian spoke calmingly to the nervous dog throughout the examination."

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Word Nuance & Usage

'Calmingly' means in a way that makes someone or something else feel calm (e.g., 'she spoke calmingly to the frightened child'), whereas 'calmly' describes the speaker's own tranquil state of mind (e.g., 'she waited calmly for the results').

• Nearby Words

callus
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calmingly
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calmness
calochortus

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Calmingly. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/calmingly
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