: tending to soothe
also
: having a sedative effect
soothing syrup
soothingly
adverb
soothingness
noun
Synonyms of soothing
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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At home, dynamic red brings energy and excitement to a space, while gray feels cool, calm, and soothing.
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Lacey Howard, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Nov. 2025
The environment was soothing and cozy, with comfortable bolster pillows and sheep skin rugs to compliment the atmosphere created by the colorful bowls and calming and supportive sentiments of our guide, Rebecca.
—Claudia Fisher, Travel + Leisure, 13 Nov. 2025
Jumping with ease between varying perspectives, the poetic Good Dirt is both soothing and dynamic.
—Lizz Schumer, PEOPLE, 13 Nov. 2025
If that will have been music to new coach Sebastien Pocognoli’s ears, what happened next will not have been quite so soothing.
—Greg O'Keeffe, New York Times, 10 Nov. 2025
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Lacey Howard, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Nov. 2025
The environment was soothing and cozy, with comfortable bolster pillows and sheep skin rugs to compliment the atmosphere created by the colorful bowls and calming and supportive sentiments of our guide, Rebecca.
—Claudia Fisher, Travel + Leisure, 13 Nov. 2025
Jumping with ease between varying perspectives, the poetic Good Dirt is both soothing and dynamic.
—Lizz Schumer, PEOPLE, 13 Nov. 2025
If that will have been music to new coach Sebastien Pocognoli’s ears, what happened next will not have been quite so soothing.
—Greg O'Keeffe, New York Times, 10 Nov. 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 16 Nov. 2025.
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