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soothing

adjective

Synonyms and Antonyms of soothing

1 tending to calm the emotions and relieve stress

  • the soothing music eventually put the entire yoga class in the proper mood
Synonyms of soothing

calming, comforting, dreamy, lulling, narcotic, pacifying, quieting, relaxing, sedative, tranquilizing (also tranquillizing)
Words Related to soothing

hypnotic, opiate

analgesic, anesthetic, anodyne, deadening, depressant, numbing

antianxiety, antidepressant, antidepression, antistress
Near Antonyms of soothing

painful, stressful, tiresome, troubling, trying, unsettling, worrisome

energizing, invigorating, stimulant, stimulating

aggravating, annoying, bothersome, disturbing, exasperating, frustrating, galling, grating, harassing, irksome, irritating, maddening, nettlesome, troublesome, vexatious, vexing

2 not harsh or stern especially in nature or effect

  • spoke to the boy in a soothing voice
Synonyms of soothing

balmy, benign, bland, delicate, gentle, light, mellow, mild, nonabrasive, soft, tender
Words Related to soothing

calm, pacific, peaceful, placid, quiet, serene, tranquil

clement, compassionate, easy, lenient, merciful

buffering, cushioning, emollient, softening

sleek, slick, smooth
Near Antonyms of soothing

exquisite, fierce, intense, powerful, severe

forceful, forcible, savage, violent

roughened, rugged, strong

abrading, irritating, roughening

grim, gruff, rude, stiff

heavy-handed, oppressive, pitiless, tyrannical (also tyrannic)
Antonyms of soothing

abrasive, caustic, coarse, hard, harsh, rough, scathing, stern, ungentle

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