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
Examples of soothe in a Sentence
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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Made with prebiotic oat to soothe irritation and support the skin barrier, the gentle cream also has feverfew extract, which is packed with antioxidants that reduce redness and further calm irritation.
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Jenny Berg, Vogue, 4 Sep. 2025
The 45-year-old’s daughter Ella incorporates the Nurture Cream into her daily routine just like her mommy, and reaches for the Nurture Oil to soothe sunburned skin.
—Essence, 3 Sep. 2025
And while a favorable ruling for Google parent Alphabet is soothing some of Tuesday's wounds, the antitrust decision does nothing to ease the headwinds facing investors heading into the fall.
—Fred Imbert,nick Wells, CNBC, 3 Sep. 2025
It can be used for moisturizing, cleansing, and soothing irritated skin and as a laxative in enemas or suppositories.
—Lauren O'Connor, Health, 2 Sep. 2025
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Jenny Berg, Vogue, 4 Sep. 2025
The 45-year-old’s daughter Ella incorporates the Nurture Cream into her daily routine just like her mommy, and reaches for the Nurture Oil to soothe sunburned skin.
—Essence, 3 Sep. 2025
And while a favorable ruling for Google parent Alphabet is soothing some of Tuesday's wounds, the antitrust decision does nothing to ease the headwinds facing investors heading into the fall.
—Fred Imbert,nick Wells, CNBC, 3 Sep. 2025
It can be used for moisturizing, cleansing, and soothing irritated skin and as a laxative in enemas or suppositories.
—Lauren O'Connor, Health, 2 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for soothe
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“Soothe.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/soothe. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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