quietening

verb

Definition of quieteningnext
present participle of quieten, chiefly British
1
as in calming
to free from distress or disturbance the nanny tried to quieten the children with assurances that help was on its way

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2
as in quieting
to stop the noise or speech of one young chap was trying to quieten down the group

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  1. calming
  2. soothing
  3. composing
  4. settling
Verb
  • Is that a failing, or is that actually calming and equating to a new stage in his life?
    Leo Barraclough, Variety, 21 Oct. 2024
  • Made for enveloping spaces in the comfort of its eternally calming nature, this versatile and captivating brown from the 2025 Colormix® Forecast imparts richness in spaces that call for the stability of a refined earthen tone.
    Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 18 Oct. 2024
Definition of calming
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  • The mask has a unique hydrogel texture that boasts a pleasantly cooling effect, and it’s infused with soothing ingredients that seep right into the skin.
    Lauren Valenti, Vogue, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Equally adept at whisking off makeup residue, sunscreen, and other impurities—while leaving moisture intact—the face wash is fortified with soothing botanical ingredients with a designer pedigree.
    Lauren Valenti, Vogue, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of soothing
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  • The tune is the second that Cave, who has been composing film scores with his creative partner Warren Ellis for years, has contributed to a movie soundtrack this year.
    Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Romeo + Juliet is your first time composing for Broadway.
    Ilana Kaplan, TIME, 1 Oct. 2024
Definition of composing
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  • Beyond the ease of settling in, Henry points to the country’s excellent healthcare system, extensive public transportation system, and affordability as reasons for why Thailand is a great option for Americans.
    Amelia Mularz, Architectural Digest, 21 Oct. 2024
  • Instead, most are settling into a hybrid model that allows for a mix of office and remote work.
    John Kell, Fortune, 21 Oct. 2024
Definition of settling
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