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
• And here’s something kind of soothing, like a nice glass of wine.
  — Tyler Foggatt, The New Yorker, 2 Nov. 2020
• 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
• 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
• 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
• Moral for everyone else: Trust not the soothing words of the serpent.
  — Letters To The Editor, The Mercury News, 31 July 2024
• For a good night's rest, your best bet is creating a soothing space for a sound sleep.
  — Lisa Desantis, Glamour, 8 Feb. 2023
• The simple palette allows the eye to rest for a soothing effect.
  — Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Aug. 2023
• The rhythmic movement mimics the womb and can be very soothing.
  — Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 12 Feb. 2025
• Water cascades down the marble wall, and the glass doors open to let in breezes and the soothing sound of the waterfall.
  — Janice O'Leary, Robb Report, 15 Apr. 2021
• Guests are served a small yet soothing cup of oolong tea to complete each meal.
  — Maria Geyman, Vogue, 18 Oct. 2023
• Dutcher tried to offer soothing perspective in the face of a 30-point trip to the woodshed.
  — Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Mar. 2024
• The track wraps that feeling of wanting someone who feels just out of reach into something beautiful and soothing.
  — Michael Saponara, Billboard, 21 Apr. 2025
• Their look and feeling are soothing and sublime, thanks to the deft hand of noted Spanish interior designer Pilar García-Nieto.
  — Ann Abel, Forbes.com, 25 Apr. 2025