soothed; soothing
1
: to please by or as if by attention or concern : placate
3
: to bring comfort, solace, or reassurance to
music soothes the soul
: to bring peace, composure, or quietude
soother
noun
Examples of soothe in a Sentence
The waiter tried to soothe the angry customer.
This cream soothes aching muscles.
Her nerves were soothed by a warm bath.
Nothing can soothe their pain.
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Angela Haupt, TIME, 5 Nov. 2024
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Take the path that soothes your soul and offers greater opportunities to be yourself.
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Angela Haupt, TIME, 5 Nov. 2024
Angham takes in all opinions and comments with a calm demeanor, soothing the room’s tension.
—Omar Baqbouq, Billboard, 1 Nov. 2024
Lower temperature and more hat-wearing can lead to a flaky scalp, but these dandruff shampoos can help soothe your skin.
—Elizabeth Robinson, NBC News, 1 Nov. 2024
Take the path that soothes your soul and offers greater opportunities to be yourself.
—Eugenia Last, The Mercury News, 29 Oct. 2024
See all Example Sentences for soothe
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“Soothe.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/soothe. Accessed 26 Nov. 2024.
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