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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Not nearly as greasy as a true balm, but richer than your typical face cream, this drugstore darling instantly soothes dry, chapped skin with the help of emollient shea butter, moisturizing vitamin B5, and calming madecassoside (a derivative of our fave, Centella asiastica, or cica for short).
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Lily Wohlner, Allure, 8 Oct. 2025
The regular activity was exciting and soothing for Bastian, a high-energy dog that often gets 30,000 steps a day and still has pep to play catch with a frisbee.
—Kelli Bender, PEOPLE, 8 Oct. 2025
The slip-on footwear has a lightweight, removable sole with textured mapping that soothes and massages feet.
—Melony Forcier, Travel + Leisure, 8 Oct. 2025
Ross, with his distinctive afro, soothing voice and sunny outlook, empowered millions of viewers to make and appreciate art through his show The Joy of Painting.
—Rachel Treisman, NPR, 8 Oct. 2025
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Lily Wohlner, Allure, 8 Oct. 2025
The regular activity was exciting and soothing for Bastian, a high-energy dog that often gets 30,000 steps a day and still has pep to play catch with a frisbee.
—Kelli Bender, PEOPLE, 8 Oct. 2025
The slip-on footwear has a lightweight, removable sole with textured mapping that soothes and massages feet.
—Melony Forcier, Travel + Leisure, 8 Oct. 2025
Ross, with his distinctive afro, soothing voice and sunny outlook, empowered millions of viewers to make and appreciate art through his show The Joy of Painting.
—Rachel Treisman, NPR, 8 Oct. 2025
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“Soothe.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/soothe. Accessed 10 Oct. 2025.
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