: tending to soothe
also
: having a sedative effect
soothing syrup
soothingly
adverb
soothingness
noun
Examples of soothing in a Sentence
The music had a soothing effect on the baby.
the soothing music eventually put the entire yoga class in the proper mood
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Bath bombs, weighted blankets and essential oil diffusers create a soothing environment that’s easier to be stress-free in.
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Christopher Murray, Fox News, 8 Mar. 2025
Featuring an antioxidant-rich ingredients list, this clever formula delivers a silky-smooth finish and a lasting soothing effect.
—Denise Primbet, Glamour, 5 Mar. 2025
Moreover, Trump has no respect for the orthodoxies of his predecessors, including their belief in the geopolitically soothing effects of globalization or their tendency to treat alliances as sacred obligations.
—Hal Brands, Foreign Affairs, 25 Feb. 2025
Farrow and Ball Shaded White is the perfect color to make a room look and feel larger, while also having a soothing effect on the space.
—Heather Bien, Southern Living, 19 Feb. 2025
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Christopher Murray, Fox News, 8 Mar. 2025
Featuring an antioxidant-rich ingredients list, this clever formula delivers a silky-smooth finish and a lasting soothing effect.
—Denise Primbet, Glamour, 5 Mar. 2025
Moreover, Trump has no respect for the orthodoxies of his predecessors, including their belief in the geopolitically soothing effects of globalization or their tendency to treat alliances as sacred obligations.
—Hal Brands, Foreign Affairs, 25 Feb. 2025
Farrow and Ball Shaded White is the perfect color to make a room look and feel larger, while also having a soothing effect on the space.
—Heather Bien, Southern Living, 19 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for soothing
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“Soothing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/soothing. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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