soothing

adjective

sooth·ing ˈsü-t͟hiŋ

Synonyms of soothing next

: tending to soothe

also : having a sedative effect

soothing syrup

soothingly adverb

soothingness noun

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

Recent Examples on the Web Take half off Sunday Riley 's radiance boosting, fine line-fighting retinol blend serum, or opt for the special pink grapefruit holiday edition of First Aid Beauty's soothing Ultra Repair Cream. —

Anamaria Glavan, Allure, 28 Nov. 2023 Made with natural and organic ingredients, this balm provides soothing relief for dry, cracked, or irritated paw pads. —

Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 5 Nov. 2023 Made especially for people with super dry, itchy skin, this moisturizer also contains 1 percent colloidal oat, an ingredient known for its soothing properties. —

Cai Cramer, Peoplemag, 23 Oct. 2023 Guests are served a small yet soothing cup of oolong tea to complete each meal. —

Maria Geyman, Vogue, 18 Oct. 2023 The combo triggers a soothing effect on skin and reduces skin irritation and swelling. —

Cynthia Sass, Mph, Rd, Health, 18 Nov. 2023 Even just listening to the first 15 seconds, his vocalization, which is almost soothing, instantly hooks. —

Jessica Roiz, Billboard, 17 Nov. 2023 There’s a soothing rhythm to the work, and a satisfaction to tossing symmetrical carrot, celery, and onion slices into my beloved crockpot. —

Stefanie Wass, The Christian Science Monitor, 16 Nov. 2023 Pro tip: Place it in the refrigerator first for a soothing cooling effect. —

Sarah Grossbart, wsj.com, 9 Nov. 2023 See More

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