sooth

1 of 2

adjective

ˈsüth 

1

archaic : true

2

archaic : soft, sweet

sooth

2 of 2

noun

1

: truth, reality

2

obsolete : blandishment

Synonyms

Noun

• facticity
• factuality
• trueness
• truth
• verity

Example Sentences

Noun

I doubt not the sooth of what you say, but there may be other facts of which we are unaware.

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

Middle English, from Old English sōth; akin to Old High German sand true, Latin esse to be

First Known Use

Adjective

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Noun

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

sooth

noun

ˈsüth

archaic

: the quality or state of being true : truth, reality