soothing

soothing

adj

Definition of SOOTHING

: tending to soothe; also : having a sedative effect <soothing syrup>

— sooth·ing·ly adverb

— sooth·ing·ness noun

Examples of SOOTHING

1. The music had a soothing effect on the baby.
2. <the soothing music eventually put the entire yoga class in the proper mood>

First Known Use of SOOTHING

1700

Related to SOOTHING

Synonyms: calming, comforting, dreamy, lulling, narcotic, pacifying, quieting, relaxing, sedative, tranquilizing (also tranquillizing)

Antonyms: abrasive, caustic, coarse, hard, harsh, rough, scathing, stern, ungentle

Related Words: hypnotic, opiate; analgesic, anesthetic, anodyne, deadening, depressant, numbing; antianxiety, antidepressant, antidepression, antistress

Near Antonyms: painful, stressful, tiresome, troubling, trying, unsettling, worrisome; energizing, invigorating, stimulant, stimulating; aggravating, annoying, bothersome, disturbing, exasperating, frustrating, galling, grating, harassing, irksome, irritating, maddening, nettlesome, troublesome, vexatious, vexing

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