: tending to soothe
also
: having a sedative effect
soothing syrup
soothingly
adverb
soothingness
noun
Synonyms of soothing
Examples of soothing in a Sentence
The music had a soothing effect on the baby.
the soothing music eventually put the entire yoga class in the proper mood
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Fresh ginger can also be folded into baked goods, like sweet breads, pies, and cakes, and combined with honey, lemon, and hot water to make a soothing tea.
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Jillian Kubala, Health, 11 Dec. 2025
Foods that are tender, creamy and soothing like oatmeal, pastas, herbal teas ( especially vanilla, chamomile, lavender), dumplings and even seafood-forward dishes that nourish their spiritual bodies.
—Samantha Mims, Essence, 10 Dec. 2025
On the other hand, there’s something soothing, even enjoyable, about the show’s glossy inanity.
—Daisy Jones, Vogue, 3 Dec. 2025
Some dogs naturally bring a soothing presence, helping households feel more grounded through their gentle temperaments, slow rhythms, and steady companionship.
—Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Nov. 2025
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Jillian Kubala, Health, 11 Dec. 2025
Foods that are tender, creamy and soothing like oatmeal, pastas, herbal teas ( especially vanilla, chamomile, lavender), dumplings and even seafood-forward dishes that nourish their spiritual bodies.
—Samantha Mims, Essence, 10 Dec. 2025
On the other hand, there’s something soothing, even enjoyable, about the show’s glossy inanity.
—Daisy Jones, Vogue, 3 Dec. 2025
Some dogs naturally bring a soothing presence, helping households feel more grounded through their gentle temperaments, slow rhythms, and steady companionship.
—Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Nov. 2025
See All Example Sentences for soothing
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“Soothing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/soothing. Accessed 19 Dec. 2025.
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