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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Kathleen Ferraro, Verywell Health, 22 Oct. 2025
Digestive Conditions Ginger is widely known for its soothing effects on the stomach.
—Lauren O'Connor, Health, 21 Oct. 2025
Visual art can be recast as a toolkit to soothe the mind and spirit.
—Big Think, 20 Oct. 2025
Choose from seven luxe shades, including a trendy chocolate brown, soothing sage green, and bright teal.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 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 29 Oct. 2025.
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