: tending to soothe
also
: having a sedative effect
soothing syrup
soothingly
adverb
soothingness
noun
Synonyms
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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Try providing the breed with a calmer and more soothing environment.
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Dan Perry, Newsweek, 2 Jan. 2025
Neither Austan Goolsbee’s predictably soothing words nor the Friday index rebound were enough to offset fully the quicksilver repricing of Federal Reserve’s rate-setting path for next year, nor the 3% dump in the S & P 500 on Wednesday that followed the Fed’s decision and outlook release.
—Michael Santoli, CNBC, 21 Dec. 2024
His chat with Teeter (Jennifer Landon) is so soothing!
—William Earl, Variety, 9 Dec. 2024
Hot water can be a warming and soothing way to meet your daily hydration needs.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 4 Dec. 2024
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Dan Perry, Newsweek, 2 Jan. 2025
Neither Austan Goolsbee’s predictably soothing words nor the Friday index rebound were enough to offset fully the quicksilver repricing of Federal Reserve’s rate-setting path for next year, nor the 3% dump in the S & P 500 on Wednesday that followed the Fed’s decision and outlook release.
—Michael Santoli, CNBC, 21 Dec. 2024
His chat with Teeter (Jennifer Landon) is so soothing!
—William Earl, Variety, 9 Dec. 2024
Hot water can be a warming and soothing way to meet your daily hydration needs.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 4 Dec. 2024
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 18 Jan. 2025.
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