What is the opposite of startling?

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Contexts ▼▲ Adjective Opposite of causing shock or amazement Opposite of attracting attention or awe by reason of being unusual or extreme Opposite of startling, surprising or shocking in an unexpected way Opposite of having or producing a sudden sense of thrilling excitement Opposite of causing worry, distress or anxiety (colloquial) Opposite of causing or able to cause fright Opposite of giving clear and vividly explicit details Opposite of frightening, especially in appearance Opposite of sudden and unexpected in nature Opposite of highly disturbing in nature Opposite of abrupt or unexpected in nature Opposite of tending to sensationalize Verb Opposite of present participle for cause to feel sudden shock or alarm … more ▼ ▲ Adjective ▲ Opposite of causing shock or amazement unsurprising comforting expected ordinary predictable foreseeable understandable predicted normal logical forecast anticipated awaited plausible likely probable foreseen obvious inevitable not unexpected to be expected only to be expected what one would expect par for the course on the cards usual envisaged unshocking Adjective ▲ Opposite of attracting attention or awe by reason of being unusual or extreme inconspicuous unremarkable unemphatic unflamboyant unnoticeable unobtrusive unshowy average dull indifferent undistinguished unexceptional unextraordinary unimpressive uninteresting vanilla bad boring common homely horrifying inconsequential ineffective insignificant normal obscure poor regular ugly unimportant usual weak Adjective ▲ Opposite of startling, surprising or shocking in an unexpected way reassuring unsurprising predictable expected anticipated habitual unoriginal calculable expectable obvious foreseeable trite probable unsubtle hackneyed apparent Adjective ▲ Opposite of having or producing a sudden sense of thrilling excitement unexciting lifeless boring dull uncharged unenergetic uninteresting uninspiring mundane dreary vapid monotonous mind-numbing wearisome unremarkable ordinary lacklustreUK lacklusterUS plain unimpressive drab insipid tedious flat tiresome tame humdrum run-of-the-mill repetitive tiring ugly simple unexceptional characterless unstimulating unmoving bland colorlessUS longwinded colourlessUK banal uninspired spiritless unmemorable normal pedestrian trite unamazing usual ho hum aweless stale routine blah well-worn bromidic mediocre standard trivial vanilla average mild dismal stodgy hackneyed stereotyped tired nondescript plebeian unimaginative prosaic unnoteworthy commonplace common customary typical believable repetitious bummer undramatic unspirited weak numbing passionless monochromatic uneventful slow sterile soulless stiff ineffective plodding wooden featureless untheatrical yawnsome weary dry more ❯ Adjective ▲ Opposite of causing worry, distress or anxiety calming comfortable easy peaceful quiet quieting tranquil reassuring agreeable auspicious comforting delightful encouraging good happy helpful nice pleasant pleasing soothing beautiful welcome sweet relaxing wonderful kindly heartening warming uplifting homely enjoyable lovely pleasurable gratifying satisfying delectable engaging blest convenient savoryUS settling favorableUS luscious facile delightsome felicitous delicious charming amusing fine enchanting heavenly fair entertaining savouryUK likableUS likeableUK favourableUK more ❯ Adjective ▲ (colloquial) Opposite of causing or able to cause fright calming soothing encouraging reassuring normal calmative comforting relaxing restful ataractic lulling peaceful gentle compassionate heartening consolatory tender loving sympathetic helpful commiserative assuaging solicitous understanding lightening supportive consoling kind gladdening heartwarming solacing kindly caring warm softening upholding uplifting assuasive protective relieving easing inspiriting warming heart-warming more ❯ “It might seem a mundane task, but making coffee was unusually therapeutic and calming for Greta.” Adjective ▲ Opposite of giving clear and vividly explicit details vague generalisedUK generalizedUS imprecise softened unspecific woolyUS woollyUK implicit obscure sketchy unclear Adjective ▲ Opposite of frightening, especially in appearance calming comforting ineffective nice ordinary pleasant soothing trivial unimportant unimpressive weak wonderful delightful inoffensive innocuous admirable decent honourableUK laudable fine excellent gratifying satisfying praiseworthy first-rate marvellousUK honorableUS respectable good beautiful lovely attractive pleasing marvelousUS Adjective ▲ Opposite of sudden and unexpected in nature anticipated expected foreseen gradual unhurried easy leisurely slow thoughtful calm deliberate kind lazy nice at ease planned Adjective ▲ Opposite of highly disturbing in nature delightful pleasant pleasing pleasurable appealing enjoyable enticing inviting wonderful agreeable alluring captivating charming enchanting enthralling lovely satisfying attractive beautiful engaging entertaining fascinating gratifying heavenly inspiring refreshing welcome adorable cheerful cheering cheery congenial delectable fulfilling genial rousing stirring thrilling amusing luscious lush nourishing pleasureful rapturous ravishing rewarding delicious fun fun-filled likeableUK likableUS “It is a beautiful and delightful sight to behold the body of the Moon.” Adjective ▲ Opposite of abrupt or unexpected in nature gradual smooth measured progressive steady continuous creeping flowing fluid gentle slow bit-by-bit by degrees ongoing piecemeal plodding slow but sure step-by-step stepwise successive unhurried “The fact that he isn't quite as good looking as he thinks he is will dawn on him in a gradual manner.” Adjective ▲ Opposite of tending to sensationalize nonsensational understated Verb ▲ Opposite of present participle for cause to feel sudden shock or alarm reassuring boring calming comforting composing expecting soothing putting at ease Find more words! 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