: 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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Ariel Wodarcyk, Glamour, 15 May 2025
The tool also incorporates vibration and heat to provide a soothing experience—and those features help with product absorption and promote better circulation, which might lead to hair growth.
—Jessica Kasparian, Allure, 15 May 2025
If starting a new mental health protocol isn’t your thing, there’s white noise and soothing soundscapes that can stream through the speaker to lull you and your partner to sleep and automatically turn off or stay on throughout the night.
—Anthony Karcz, Forbes.com, 14 May 2025
Consider a daily routine that could include a warm cup of tea, a warm bath, listening to soft music or soothing sounds, reading, or stretching before bed.
3.
—Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 6 May 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 25 May. 2025.
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