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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Troy Renck, Denver Post, 31 May 2026
First is glycolic acid to exfoliate dead skin cells, soothing green tea extract to help with excess oils, coQ10 to improve texture, and vitamin C to fade dark spots.
—Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 31 May 2026
Such lovers can soothe certain wounds in your soul, but only temporarily, only superficially.
—Taiye Selasi, New Yorker, 31 May 2026
Meanwhile, panthenol and allantoin help to soothe the skin barrier.
—Rosa Jisoo Pyo, Vogue, 31 May 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 6 Jun. 2026.
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