settling
/ˈsɛtlɪŋ/
noun
- The act or process of making a home or becoming established in a new place.
- After years of moving, they finally found settling in a small town.
- The settling of immigrants in the city changed its culture.
- The settling of the western territories took many decades.
- The process by which solid particles in a liquid sink to the bottom.
- The settling of sediment in the river creates new land over time.
- You need to allow time for the settling of the coffee grounds before pouring.
- The settling of dust in the air can be seen in a beam of sunlight.
adjective
- That makes someone feel calm, comfortable, or at ease.
- A warm cup of tea can have a settling effect on your nerves.
- The sound of rain is very settling and helps me sleep.
- She found the routine of daily walks to be settling after a stressful day.
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