1. making or becoming quiet, calm, or still
Usage: present participle of ‘quiet’

1. the act or process of making something quiet or calm

1. having a calming or soothing effect

Examples

• The mother was quieting her crying baby with gentle rocking.
• The teacher raised her hand, quieting the noisy classroom.
• The quieting of the storm brought relief to the coastal town.
• She found the quieting effect of meditation very helpful.
• The librarian was quieting the rowdy students near the computers.
• His quieting presence helped calm everyone’s nerves.
• The medication had a quieting influence on her anxiety.