How to Use soothing in a Sentence

soothing

adjective

• The music had a soothing effect on the baby.
• The feel and texture of the scrub is so soothing on the lips.
  — Alyssa Brascia, PEOPLE.com, 21 July 2022
• The stone fireplace is home to the soothing crackle of flames.
  — Samantha Highfill, EW.com, 2 Mar. 2023
• To me, the song is soothing and uplifting at the same time.
  — Vogue, 28 July 2022
• Johnson rubbed her back and spoke to her in a soothing tone.
  — Chuck Schilken, Los Angeles Times, 23 Feb. 2024
• Those were no doubt soothing words for Lawrence to hear.
  — Garry Smits, USA TODAY, 16 Dec. 2021
• Plus, the lemon tea tree oil feels super soothing on the scalp.
  — Lindy Segal, Harper's BAZAAR, 4 Aug. 2022
• The faded leaves are mint-green and soothing, and the water is calm.
  — Zachary Fine, The New York Review of Books, 8 Feb. 2020
• And here’s something kind of soothing, like a nice glass of wine.
  — Tyler Foggatt, The New Yorker, 2 Nov. 2020
• All of it added up to a soothing win for Jacksonville, given the way the week had played out.
  — San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Oct. 2019
• Many first time sailors will find how soothing sleeping is on the ship.
  — James Barrett, Redbook, 17 Aug. 2023
• These soothing sounds of rain and nature are a zen way to kick off the weekend.
  — Faith Karimi, CNN, 20 Nov. 2020
• He's been a soothing voice for half a dozen families at the center of the tragedy.
  — Nicole Chavez, CNN, 7 Aug. 2019
• But cold air or soothing words may help just as much, Rosas-Salazar says.
  — Joanna Thompson, Scientific American, 3 Feb. 2022
• These plush fleece house slippers will give achy feet a soothing end to a long day.
  — Maya Polton, Parents, 27 Mar. 2024
• With a bright smile and soothing voice, Athie moves like water.
  — Angelique Jackson, Variety, 17 May 2024
• Give them a lovey to hold and turn on some soothing sounds, like soft white noise or a recording of ocean waves.
  — Mali Anderson, Parents, 17 July 2023
• Note how the soothing blue sofa and the walls match perfectly.
  — Stefanie Waldek, House Beautiful, 14 Aug. 2023
• The warm matcha also feels soothing and like a yummy treat.
  — refinery29.com, 9 Nov. 2020
• It’s kind of soothing — like listening to a podcast to start the day.
  — Clarke Humphrey, refinery29.com, 21 Aug. 2020
• And the twittering of birds is a soothing sound to most people.
  — Joan Morris, Mercury News, 19 May 2025
• Rain pattered against the thin blue fabric of the tent, steady and soothing like a heartbeat.
  — Peter Kujawinski, New York Times, 29 July 2019
• Rich and soothing and profound, the dal is my favorite thing the restaurant serves.
  — Los Angeles Times, 14 July 2022
• The soothing sound of a gong echoed through the breeze as birds sang on a sunny Wednesday evening at a small park in the east side of Pilsen.
  — Laura Rodríguez Presa, Chicago Tribune, 31 July 2022
• Back in 2017, the show felt at once like a warped, fun-house mirror reflection of the times and a soothing balm.
  — Tessa Stuart, Rolling Stone, 12 May 2021
• The sound of the shuffling symbol cards is soothing, like the fluttering of birds’ wings.
  — Washington Post, 17 Apr. 2022
• There are few things more soothing than a long, hot shower.
  — Washington Post, 9 June 2021
• Is there anything more soothing than the sound of waves crashing at night?
  — Jennifer Fernandez, ELLE Decor, 27 Nov. 2019
• The process of shaving my right leg became more of a soothing ritual than a quick duty, and the extra time and care resulted in a smooth shave.
  — Lisa Jhung, Outside, 9 Aug. 2025
• Grab a latte and pastry, then explore the Riverside and Barbara Whipple trails as the soothing sound of rushing water energizes your soul.
  — Jamie Siebrase, Denver Post, 22 July 2025