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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After the procedure, my skin was soothed with a cooling mask, which was left on for several minutes.
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Maria Goldbach, Vogue, 10 Dec. 2025
Along with a soothing postpartum spray, a bathroom-ready kit offers relief that your body absolutely deserves.
—Emily Glover, Parents, 9 Dec. 2025
Her angelic, featherlight, now instantly recognizable vocals supply their own kind of soothing high.
—Jason Lamphier, Entertainment Weekly, 9 Dec. 2025
Pear juice is a mildly sweet, soothing drink.
—Merve Ceylan, Health, 9 Dec. 2025
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Maria Goldbach, Vogue, 10 Dec. 2025
Along with a soothing postpartum spray, a bathroom-ready kit offers relief that your body absolutely deserves.
—Emily Glover, Parents, 9 Dec. 2025
Her angelic, featherlight, now instantly recognizable vocals supply their own kind of soothing high.
—Jason Lamphier, Entertainment Weekly, 9 Dec. 2025
Pear juice is a mildly sweet, soothing drink.
—Merve Ceylan, Health, 9 Dec. 2025
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“Soothe.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/soothe. Accessed 15 Dec. 2025.
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