: 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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She was dressed in a conservative suit and low heels and in her soothing but authoritative voice reminded me of a flight attendant delivering in-flight instructions.
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Lisa Pratta
june 12, Literary Hub, 12 June 2025
There’s nothing more soothing… or surprisingly loud.
—Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 11 May 2025
This lightweight, non-greasy gel contains a soothing blend of centella asiatica, bulbine frutescens, and olive leaf extract to calm redness, improve skin texture, and prevent scars from becoming constant reminders.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 7 May 2025
Warmth, soft textures and gentle sensory experiences (like sipping tea under a weighted blanket) activate the same soothing responses discussed in the research.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 28 Apr. 2025
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Lisa Pratta
june 12, Literary Hub, 12 June 2025
There’s nothing more soothing… or surprisingly loud.
—Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 11 May 2025
This lightweight, non-greasy gel contains a soothing blend of centella asiatica, bulbine frutescens, and olive leaf extract to calm redness, improve skin texture, and prevent scars from becoming constant reminders.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 7 May 2025
Warmth, soft textures and gentle sensory experiences (like sipping tea under a weighted blanket) activate the same soothing responses discussed in the research.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 28 Apr. 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 19 Jun. 2025.
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