: 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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Ratti believes similar operations can be the soothing balm for retailers’ current ills.
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Then the same soothing voice that advises you to see a doctor for a prescription cautions the medication might also lead you to develop symptoms of myelosuppression, psoriatic arthritis and abdominal swelling.
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Emily Orofino, Vogue, 30 Oct. 2025
What results is a soothing outdoor space that stays beautiful from season to season.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 27 Oct. 2025
Ratti believes similar operations can be the soothing balm for retailers’ current ills.
—Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 27 Oct. 2025
Then the same soothing voice that advises you to see a doctor for a prescription cautions the medication might also lead you to develop symptoms of myelosuppression, psoriatic arthritis and abdominal swelling.
—Scott Simon, NPR, 25 Oct. 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 2 Nov. 2025.
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