'Calming' definitions:

Definition of 'calming'

(from WordNet)
noun
The act of appeasing (as by acceding to the demands of) [syn: appeasement, calming]

Definition of 'Calming'

From: GCIDE
  • Calm \Calm\, v. i. [imp. & p. p. Calmed (k[aum]md); p. pr. & vb. n. Calming.] [Cf. F. calmer. See Calm, n.]
  • 1. To make calm; to render still or quiet, as elements; as, to calm the winds. [1913 Webster]
  • To calm the tempest raised by Eolus. --Dryden. [1913 Webster]
  • 2. To deliver from agitation or excitement; to still or soothe, as the mind or passions. [1913 Webster]
  • Passions which seem somewhat calmed. --Atterbury.
  • Syn: To still; quiet; appease; allay; pacify; tranquilize; soothe; compose; assuage; check; restrain. [1913 Webster]

Definition of 'calming'

From: GCIDE
  • calming \calming\ adj.
  • 1. tending to soothe or calm or tranquilize.
  • Syn: ataractic, ataraxic, sedative, soothing, tranquilizing. [WordNet 1.5]
  • 2. freeing from fear and anxiety.
  • Syn: assuasive, pacifying, soothing. [WordNet 1.5]