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.
Recent Examples on the Web
These cheap cannabis seeds offer predominantly cerebral effects, delivering a euphoric high, perfect for unwinding and soothing even the most apprehensive cannabis enthusiasts.
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Anna Miller, Sacramento Bee, 26 Apr. 2024
Musk soothed investors on Tuesday with some lofty promises about imminent Tesla products.
—Andrew R. Chow, TIME, 24 Apr. 2024
The earnings call seems to have soothed Wall Street, at least temporarily.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 24 Apr. 2024
Nimer's uncle and grandmother soothe him by wiping the sweat from his feverish forehead.
—Rob Schmitz, NPR, 24 Apr. 2024
The mixture soothes the stomach and throat as much as the soul, especially during cold winter months.
—Romy Gill, Saveur, 24 Apr. 2024
We quickly were soothed by how welcoming people were.
—Vahe Gregorian, Kansas City Star, 24 Apr. 2024
Clinical’s Hydra-Cool Serum offers the most sensorial experience of any serum on the list on account of the inclusion of soothing menthol, which cools the skin.
—Danielle Cohen, Glamour, 10 Apr. 2024
As longtime sufferers of hay fever, their foray into beekeeping was just a stab at soothing their swollen eyes and streaming nostrils.
—Frankie Adkins, WIRED, 10 Apr. 2024
Anna Miller, Sacramento Bee, 26 Apr. 2024
Musk soothed investors on Tuesday with some lofty promises about imminent Tesla products.
—Andrew R. Chow, TIME, 24 Apr. 2024
The earnings call seems to have soothed Wall Street, at least temporarily.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 24 Apr. 2024
Nimer's uncle and grandmother soothe him by wiping the sweat from his feverish forehead.
—Rob Schmitz, NPR, 24 Apr. 2024
The mixture soothes the stomach and throat as much as the soul, especially during cold winter months.
—Romy Gill, Saveur, 24 Apr. 2024
We quickly were soothed by how welcoming people were.
—Vahe Gregorian, Kansas City Star, 24 Apr. 2024
Clinical’s Hydra-Cool Serum offers the most sensorial experience of any serum on the list on account of the inclusion of soothing menthol, which cools the skin.
—Danielle Cohen, Glamour, 10 Apr. 2024
As longtime sufferers of hay fever, their foray into beekeeping was just a stab at soothing their swollen eyes and streaming nostrils.
—Frankie Adkins, WIRED, 10 Apr. 2024
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“Soothe.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/soothe. Accessed 29 Apr. 2024.
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