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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Start with two to five minutes of journaling, mindful eating, or soothing skin-care rituals, and increase as your capacity grows.
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Essence, 29 Oct. 2025
Castor oil is also an anti-inflammatory, anti-microbial oil that can soothe inflamed or irritated skin.
—Sherri Gordon, Health, 29 Oct. 2025
So in 2021, Hudson began writing songs, knowing that music would soothe her soul.
—Angelique Jackson, Variety, 29 Oct. 2025
The device also plays calming music to help soothe babies, helping infants and their parents relax.
—Ethan Stone, USA Today, 28 Oct. 2025
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Essence, 29 Oct. 2025
Castor oil is also an anti-inflammatory, anti-microbial oil that can soothe inflamed or irritated skin.
—Sherri Gordon, Health, 29 Oct. 2025
So in 2021, Hudson began writing songs, knowing that music would soothe her soul.
—Angelique Jackson, Variety, 29 Oct. 2025
The device also plays calming music to help soothe babies, helping infants and their parents relax.
—Ethan Stone, USA Today, 28 Oct. 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 4 Nov. 2025.
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