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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—Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 30 Mar. 2026
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Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 1 Apr. 2026
The look, anchored by wooden floors and soothing blues, veers contemporary with hints of art deco in the curvaceous surfaces and bronze wardrobe handles shaped like tiny hands.
—Travis Levius, Travel + Leisure, 1 Apr. 2026
Formulated with organic snail secretion filtrate and hyaluronic acid, this serum soothes stressed skin and significantly boosts moisture with fast-acting hydration.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 30 Mar. 2026
Combining a sound machine with a comfortable bedroom setup can mimic the soothing experience of being outdoors in a safe, dry tent during a rainstorm, providing both comfort and sensory grounding, according to Gorovoy.
—Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 30 Mar. 2026
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“Soothe.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/soothe. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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