: 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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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
The formula also uses AnnonaSense, ceramides, glycerin and shea butter, among other soothing ingredients, to hydrate and retain moisture, while also working to help neutralize visible redness.
—Rachel Burchfield, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
The second is a soothing post-shave lotion that hydrates for up to 24 hours.
—Jackie Fields, PEOPLE, 1 June 2026
The triumph of self-abjection serves as a soothing narrative hook in a certain species of female-survivorship tale.
—Doreen St. Félix, New Yorker, 1 June 2026
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 5 Jun. 2026.
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