: 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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Composer Christopher Larkin’s score equally haunting and soothing depending on the locale, often lulling the player into a meditative state just in time for an unexpected (or frankly, expected) threat to break the peace.
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Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 19 Sep. 2025
With a skin-loving trifecta of hyaluronic acid, madecassoside (more commonly known as centella asiatica), and vitamin B5 (which binds to and holds water to moisturize the skin), the formula goes beyond basic moisturization, effectively smoothing, soothing, and repairing dry, tight skin.
—Danielle Cohen, Glamour, 18 Sep. 2025
Four soothing ways to help a sore throat.
—Rebecca Morin, USA Today, 17 Sep. 2025
Infused with menthol, eucalyptus and camphor, these strips open nasal passages while delivering soothing scents that make breathing feel easier and more comfortable.
—Adam Mills, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Sep. 2025
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Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 19 Sep. 2025
With a skin-loving trifecta of hyaluronic acid, madecassoside (more commonly known as centella asiatica), and vitamin B5 (which binds to and holds water to moisturize the skin), the formula goes beyond basic moisturization, effectively smoothing, soothing, and repairing dry, tight skin.
—Danielle Cohen, Glamour, 18 Sep. 2025
Four soothing ways to help a sore throat.
—Rebecca Morin, USA Today, 17 Sep. 2025
Infused with menthol, eucalyptus and camphor, these strips open nasal passages while delivering soothing scents that make breathing feel easier and more comfortable.
—Adam Mills, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Sep. 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 20 Sep. 2025.
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