: tending to soothe
also
: having a sedative effect
soothing syrup
soothingly
adverb
soothingness
noun
Synonyms of soothing
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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And the escapism of the tabloids is something that is, in a way, very soothing for people.
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Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 17 June 2026
The set comes in over 10 colors, including a summer-ready coral and soothing sage green.
—Better Homes & Gardens, 13 June 2026
There’s a cosmic irony in referencing Yoshimura, whose soothing compositions were famously commissioned to accompany showrooms for model homes in Japan in the 1980s and have since become synonymous with domestic comfort.
—Harry Thorfinn-George, Pitchfork, 11 June 2026
That leaves us with smart solutions and savvy helpers that are specifically designed to minimize the heat, remove stuffiness, and provide soothing, cooling relief.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 10 June 2026
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Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 17 June 2026
The set comes in over 10 colors, including a summer-ready coral and soothing sage green.
—Better Homes & Gardens, 13 June 2026
There’s a cosmic irony in referencing Yoshimura, whose soothing compositions were famously commissioned to accompany showrooms for model homes in Japan in the 1980s and have since become synonymous with domestic comfort.
—Harry Thorfinn-George, Pitchfork, 11 June 2026
That leaves us with smart solutions and savvy helpers that are specifically designed to minimize the heat, remove stuffiness, and provide soothing, cooling relief.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 10 June 2026
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 19 Jun. 2026.
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