# tranquilizing

> English word · Adjective · IPA /ˈtɹæŋkwɪˌlaɪzɪŋ/

## Definitions
1. Of a drug: having the effect of calming a person or animal, or putting them to sleep; sedating, sedative.
2. Having the effect of making someone or something tranquil; calming, soothing.

## Etymology
From tranquilize + -ing.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/tranquilizing