soothed; soothing
1
: to please by or as if by attention or concern : placate
3
: to bring comfort, solace, or reassurance to
music soothes the soul
: to bring peace, composure, or quietude
soother
noun
sooth·er
ˈsüt͟hə(r),
ˈsu̇t͟h-
Examples of soothe in a Sentence
Verb
The waiter tried to soothe the angry customer.
This cream soothes aching muscles.
Her nerves were soothed by a warm bath.
Nothing can soothe their pain.
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Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 23 June 2026
Better yet, soothing ingredients like chamomile flower water and hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid keep skin feeling comfortable, so your complexion looks fresh—not overly matte.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 23 June 2026
Some of our go-to eye serums are marked down for Prime Day, too, including the COSRX Snail Mucin Peptide Under Eye Cream, which features snail mucin, peptides, and niacinamide to even out discoloration and soothe puffy areas.
—Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 23 June 2026
There’s something soothing about having your first, real crush, and those butterflies in your stomach that feel even stronger when that crush walks by.
—Laura Sirikul, Forbes.com, 20 June 2026
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Verb
The lights were dimmed, my slippers were waiting beside the bed, and a video of the resort’s beach area played on the TV, complete with the soothing sound of waves washing up on shore.
—Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 23 June 2026
Better yet, soothing ingredients like chamomile flower water and hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid keep skin feeling comfortable, so your complexion looks fresh—not overly matte.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 23 June 2026
Some of our go-to eye serums are marked down for Prime Day, too, including the COSRX Snail Mucin Peptide Under Eye Cream, which features snail mucin, peptides, and niacinamide to even out discoloration and soothe puffy areas.
—Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 23 June 2026
There’s something soothing about having your first, real crush, and those butterflies in your stomach that feel even stronger when that crush walks by.
—Laura Sirikul, Forbes.com, 20 June 2026
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“Soothe.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/soothe. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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