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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Made with silicone, this teether has a variety of textures that are meant to soothe a baby’s sore gums.
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Laura Lu, Parents, 29 Mar. 2025
Crafting and DIYs have surged this year, thanks to a rise in adult hobbies as people look for soothing ways to fill their free time.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Mar. 2025
With tea tree oil and bisabolol to soothe an itchy scalp, the popular pre-wash oil also has castor and rosemary oils to moisturize the scalp and kickstart hair growth.
—Jenny Berg, Vogue, 25 Mar. 2025
Eager to soothe worried investors, businesses and consumers, the Fed urged caution about getting too worked up about its forecast, noting that inflation caused by tariffs may not be long lasting.
—Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN, 20 Mar. 2025
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Laura Lu, Parents, 29 Mar. 2025
Crafting and DIYs have surged this year, thanks to a rise in adult hobbies as people look for soothing ways to fill their free time.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Mar. 2025
With tea tree oil and bisabolol to soothe an itchy scalp, the popular pre-wash oil also has castor and rosemary oils to moisturize the scalp and kickstart hair growth.
—Jenny Berg, Vogue, 25 Mar. 2025
Eager to soothe worried investors, businesses and consumers, the Fed urged caution about getting too worked up about its forecast, noting that inflation caused by tariffs may not be long lasting.
—Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN, 20 Mar. 2025
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 3 Apr. 2025.
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