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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Nur Hikmah Md Ali, CNBC, 11 Mar. 2026
Getting involved in something structured like that is a great way to soothe your soul.
—Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 11 Mar. 2026
Packed with soothing aloe and licorice root extract, this clear shaving serum was designed so that a little goes a long way.
—Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 11 Mar. 2026
And wouldn’t a nice, shiny, early draft pick help soothe the sting?
—Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 11 Mar. 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 14 Mar. 2026.
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