: 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
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Caroline Tien, SELF, 5 Sep. 2025
Rana forces herself to create a soothing, familial tone.
—Sophie Monks Kaufman, IndieWire, 3 Sep. 2025
The Office fans might find this generic workplace comedy soothing.
—Judy Berman, Time, 3 Sep. 2025
It’s also beloved for balancing skin pH, soothing sunburns, and antibacterial properties.
—Tatayana Yomary, Essence, 2 Sep. 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 10 Sep. 2025.
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