tranquilising
/ˈtræŋkwəlaɪzɪŋ/
adjective
- Having a calming or soothing effect; making someone feel peaceful or less anxious.
- He found the garden's tranquilising atmosphere perfect for meditation.
- The tranquilising sound of rain helped her fall asleep.
- The soft music had a tranquilising effect on the crying baby.
Antonyms
verb
- Present participle of tranquilise; the act of making someone or something calm, especially by giving a drug.
- They are tranquilising the zoo animals for their annual health check.
- She spent the afternoon tranquilising her nerves with deep breathing exercises.
- The vet is tranquilising the injured deer before treating its leg.