: tending to soothe
also
: having a sedative effect
soothing syrup
soothingly
adverb
soothingness
noun
Synonyms
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
Adding small items for kids to grasp and find gives them a soothing activity that improves fine motor skills and cognitive development.
—
Quincy Bulin, Parents, 16 Apr. 2024
Waking now, alone in bed, hearing the husband humming to himself in the shower, the sound of the shower not disturbing but soothing.
—Joyce Carol Oates, The New Yorker, 15 Apr. 2024
The outdoor treatment rooms, especially the seaside Nalu Hale, are ideal for a relaxing massage while listening to the soothing sound of the nearby crashing waves.
—Dobrina Zhekova, Travel + Leisure, 10 Apr. 2024
Rubbed directly onto the joints, a CBD cream may indirectly offer a soothing sensation by influencing the body to produce more cannabinoids of its own.
—Joy Organics, Discover Magazine, 3 Apr. 2024
Its soothing effects may also extend to digestive issues.
—Clare Mulroy, USA TODAY, 15 Mar. 2024
Dutcher tried to offer soothing perspective in the face of a 30-point trip to the woodshed.
—Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Mar. 2024
These plush fleece house slippers will give achy feet a soothing end to a long day.
—Maya Polton, Parents, 27 Mar. 2024
Herbal Tea Ritual: Enjoy a cup of caffeine-free herbal tea, such as chamomile or lavender, to promote relaxation and create a soothing bedtime ritual.
—Maryal Miller Carter, USA TODAY, 25 Mar. 2024
Quincy Bulin, Parents, 16 Apr. 2024
Waking now, alone in bed, hearing the husband humming to himself in the shower, the sound of the shower not disturbing but soothing.
—Joyce Carol Oates, The New Yorker, 15 Apr. 2024
The outdoor treatment rooms, especially the seaside Nalu Hale, are ideal for a relaxing massage while listening to the soothing sound of the nearby crashing waves.
—Dobrina Zhekova, Travel + Leisure, 10 Apr. 2024
Rubbed directly onto the joints, a CBD cream may indirectly offer a soothing sensation by influencing the body to produce more cannabinoids of its own.
—Joy Organics, Discover Magazine, 3 Apr. 2024
Its soothing effects may also extend to digestive issues.
—Clare Mulroy, USA TODAY, 15 Mar. 2024
Dutcher tried to offer soothing perspective in the face of a 30-point trip to the woodshed.
—Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Mar. 2024
These plush fleece house slippers will give achy feet a soothing end to a long day.
—Maya Polton, Parents, 27 Mar. 2024
Herbal Tea Ritual: Enjoy a cup of caffeine-free herbal tea, such as chamomile or lavender, to promote relaxation and create a soothing bedtime ritual.
—Maryal Miller Carter, USA TODAY, 25 Mar. 2024
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“Soothing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/soothing. Accessed 25 Apr. 2024.
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