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soothing
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soothing

adjective

Definition of SOOTHING

: tending to soothe; also : having a sedative effect <soothing syrup>
— sooth·ing·ly adverb
— sooth·ing·ness noun
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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

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