soothing

adjective

sooth·​ing ˈsü-t͟hiŋ How to pronounce soothing (audio)
: tending to soothe
also : having a sedative effect
soothing syrup
soothingly adverb
soothingness noun

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 yet the show has a soothing effect, predicated on the idea that human behavior (and misery) isn’t mysterious or unchangeable. Nina Metz, Chicago Tribune, 6 Dec. 2024 Sunset Sherbet provides a soothing and calming effect, while the White Widow Hybrid THC-A Live Resin Liquid Budder Vape Pen offers a balanced mix of indica and sativa effects. Amplified Content Studio, The Mercury News, 2 Dec. 2024 Try using bone broth in your favorite recipes and sipping on bone broth for a hot and soothing protein-rich drink. Jillian Kubala, Health, 25 Nov. 2024 Looking at how Bush was received in 2004 was also weirdly soothing. Bethy Squires, Vulture, 15 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for soothing 

Word History

First Known Use

1700, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of soothing was in 1700

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“Soothing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/soothing. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.

Kids Definition

soothing

adjective
sooth·​ing
ˈsü-t͟hiŋ
: tending to soothe
soothing sounds

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