tranquillising
/ˈtræŋkwɪlaɪzɪŋ/
adjective
- Having a calming or soothing effect; making someone feel peaceful.
- She found the yoga class deeply tranquillising.
- The soft music had a tranquillising effect on the crying baby.
- The sound of rain is very tranquillising.
Antonyms
verb
- Present participle of tranquillise: to make someone or something calm or peaceful, often using a drug.
- He spent the afternoon tranquillising his anxious dog with gentle strokes.
- The vet is tranquillising the lion before the medical check.
- The nurse is tranquillising the patient with a mild sedative.