: 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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Everyone’s wellness routine could use a boost this time of year—and what better way to take a beat and unwind than with some soothing massage tools or a weighted blanket?
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Sara Coughlin, SELF, 21 Nov. 2024
As is this Delft-tile fireplace surround that adds just enough soothing color to the cottage aesthetic.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 20 Nov. 2024
The natural beauty of the seaside town is alternately soothing and hostile, skillfully utilized to both let the viewer’s guard down and ramp up the tension depending on the demands of any individual scene.
—Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 6 Nov. 2024
In other words, one approach would be that the AI merely provides soothing commentary no matter which candidate won or lost.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
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Sara Coughlin, SELF, 21 Nov. 2024
As is this Delft-tile fireplace surround that adds just enough soothing color to the cottage aesthetic.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 20 Nov. 2024
The natural beauty of the seaside town is alternately soothing and hostile, skillfully utilized to both let the viewer’s guard down and ramp up the tension depending on the demands of any individual scene.
—Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 6 Nov. 2024
In other words, one approach would be that the AI merely provides soothing commentary no matter which candidate won or lost.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes, 4 Nov. 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 30 Nov. 2024.
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