steadying
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3.8
- adjective
- /ˈstɛdiɪŋ/
- The teacher provided a steadying influence that made the classroom atmosphere more relaxed.
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Examples
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Taking a steadying breath, she calmed her nerves before the presentation.
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I won't, I won't say, I won't say I think there's something admirable around trying to be mature and a steadying force here.
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I won't, I won't say, I won't say I think there's something admirable around trying to be mature and a steadying force here.
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His steadying presence helped her feel more confident during the meeting.
Synonyms
286
2.0
To keep something steady so it does not fall
77
3.1
Makes someone feel less worried and calmer
66
3.4
To make yourself or something stop moving
54
2.9
Keep something or someone in place and still
44
4.3
To become steady and stop changing
20
3.5
Made steady so it does not move or change easily
10
3.7
Making something steady and less likely to change suddenly
1
2.6
An action that makes someone less angry or upset
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6.1
To make a situation calm and stable during a difficult time
Antonyms
How Stabilizing
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Steadying comes from steady, which means 'firm' or 'not moving'. That's why a steadying hand or voice helps someone feel calmer and more balanced.