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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The formula blends vitamin A (retinyl palmitate), vitamin E, and soothing botanicals like calendula, lavender, rosemary, and chamomile to help soften crepey texture and improve overall smoothness over time, leaving skin looking more bouncy and nourished.
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Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 5 Feb. 2026
The falling dews seemed to strain and purify the air, and I was soothed with an infinite stillness.
—Literary Hub, 5 Feb. 2026
Drinking hot water can temporarily soothe symptoms like a sore throat, headache, and congestion.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 5 Feb. 2026
Morphine, fentanyl and lidocaine couldn’t soothe all her pain.
—Sarah Blaskovich, Dallas Morning News, 4 Feb. 2026
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Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 5 Feb. 2026
The falling dews seemed to strain and purify the air, and I was soothed with an infinite stillness.
—Literary Hub, 5 Feb. 2026
Drinking hot water can temporarily soothe symptoms like a sore throat, headache, and congestion.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 5 Feb. 2026
Morphine, fentanyl and lidocaine couldn’t soothe all her pain.
—Sarah Blaskovich, Dallas Morning News, 4 Feb. 2026
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 7 Feb. 2026.
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