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 spa menu boasts a long list of bodywork treatments options, including the fire & ice massage, which soothes sore muscles with a combination of hot stones and cooling recovery balm, facials and body scrubs using ingredients from the forest, and a fireside massage package for two.
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Elizabeth Brownfield, Forbes.com, 20 June 2025
Great as a hostess or housewarming gift, the soap works even better when taking the form of a self-care purchase that will soothe your skin with shea butter.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 20 June 2025
But for some people prolonged rest can seriously put their spine through the wringer, causing a painful stiffness that only movement can soothe.
—Katie Camero, SELF, 20 June 2025
Calamine lotion: This topical treatment contains zinc oxide, which can soothe irritated or itchy skin.6
Medicated shampoo: Shampoos that contain medical-grade coal tar can help reduce eczema symptoms on your scalp.
—Sarah Hudgens, Health, 19 June 2025
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Elizabeth Brownfield, Forbes.com, 20 June 2025
Great as a hostess or housewarming gift, the soap works even better when taking the form of a self-care purchase that will soothe your skin with shea butter.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 20 June 2025
But for some people prolonged rest can seriously put their spine through the wringer, causing a painful stiffness that only movement can soothe.
—Katie Camero, SELF, 20 June 2025
Calamine lotion: This topical treatment contains zinc oxide, which can soothe irritated or itchy skin.6
Medicated shampoo: Shampoos that contain medical-grade coal tar can help reduce eczema symptoms on your scalp.
—Sarah Hudgens, Health, 19 June 2025
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 3 Jul. 2025.
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