: 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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Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 June 2025
For many aging pets, car rides can be a soothing and enjoyable outing.
—Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 June 2025
There is something so soothing and encouraging about the old-school campy lilt to her voice.
—Raquel Willis, Time, 19 June 2025
Meanwhile, bisabolol provides additional soothing benefits as well as protection from free radical damage.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 13 June 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 10 Jul. 2025.
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