How to Use soothing in a Sentence

soothing

adjective

• The music had a soothing effect on the baby.
• The feel and texture of the scrub is so soothing on the lips.
  — Alyssa Brascia, PEOPLE.com, 21 July 2022
• The stone fireplace is home to the soothing crackle of flames.
  — Samantha Highfill, EW.com, 2 Mar. 2023
• To me, the song is soothing and uplifting at the same time.
  — Vogue, 28 July 2022
• Johnson rubbed her back and spoke to her in a soothing tone.
  — Chuck Schilken, Los Angeles Times, 23 Feb. 2024
• Those were no doubt soothing words for Lawrence to hear.
  — Garry Smits, USA TODAY, 16 Dec. 2021
• Plus, the lemon tea tree oil feels super soothing on the scalp.
  — Lindy Segal, Harper's BAZAAR, 4 Aug. 2022
• Many first time sailors will find how soothing sleeping is on the ship.
  — James Barrett, Redbook, 17 Aug. 2023
• But cold air or soothing words may help just as much, Rosas-Salazar says.
  — Joanna Thompson, Scientific American, 3 Feb. 2022
• These plush fleece house slippers will give achy feet a soothing end to a long day.
  — Maya Polton, Parents, 27 Mar. 2024
• With a bright smile and soothing voice, Athie moves like water.
  — Angelique Jackson, Variety, 17 May 2024
• Give them a lovey to hold and turn on some soothing sounds, like soft white noise or a recording of ocean waves.
  — Mali Anderson, Parents, 17 July 2023
• Note how the soothing blue sofa and the walls match perfectly.
  — Stefanie Waldek, House Beautiful, 14 Aug. 2023
• Rich and soothing and profound, the dal is my favorite thing the restaurant serves.
  — Los Angeles Times, 14 July 2022
• The soothing sound of a gong echoed through the breeze as birds sang on a sunny Wednesday evening at a small park in the east side of Pilsen.
  — Laura Rodríguez Presa, Chicago Tribune, 31 July 2022
• The sound of the shuffling symbol cards is soothing, like the fluttering of birds’ wings.
  — Washington Post, 17 Apr. 2022
• Moral for everyone else: Trust not the soothing words of the serpent.
  — Letters To The Editor, The Mercury News, 31 July 2024
• For a good night's rest, your best bet is creating a soothing space for a sound sleep.
  — Lisa Desantis, Glamour, 8 Feb. 2023
• The simple palette allows the eye to rest for a soothing effect.
  — Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Aug. 2023
• Guests are served a small yet soothing cup of oolong tea to complete each meal.
  — Maria Geyman, Vogue, 18 Oct. 2023
• Dutcher tried to offer soothing perspective in the face of a 30-point trip to the woodshed.
  — Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Mar. 2024
• This one offers three soothing sounds and doubles as a night-light, so that’s one less piece of gear to lug with you.
  — Chaunie Brusie, Rn, Parents, 24 Aug. 2023
• Each are equally as soothing when added to a lukewarm bath.
  — Erin Michelle Newberg, Miami Herald, 30 Jan. 2024
• The effect is stunning and soothing, due in no small part to the notably low sound decibel.
  — Bahar Anooshahr, The Arizona Republic, 29 Aug. 2023
• Consider green to bring the outdoors in or a deep or pale blue to add a soothing effect.
  — Emily Vanschmus, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Oct. 2023
• This track is a melancholic trip kicked off by Raquel’s soothing and warm vocals.
  — Billboard Staff, Billboard, 23 May 2022
• And Thomson is the soothing presence the Phillies in the wake of Girardi, who could be uptight at times.
  — John Perrotto, Forbes, 8 Aug. 2022
• Most loud noises bothered me but the constant roar of the falls was almost soothing.
  — ELLE, 24 June 2022
• This version of the brand’s popular anti-dandruff shampoo also contains aloe, which has a soothing effect on the scalp.
  — Sara Coughlin, SELF, 15 Oct. 2024
• Under the flow of the shower water, each tablet dissolves to release soothing scents like lavender and eucalyptus.
  — Malia Griggs, Glamour, 14 Oct. 2024

Last Updated: 17 Nov 2024