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
• In other words, one approach would be that the AI merely provides soothing commentary no matter which candidate won or lost.
  — Lance Eliot, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
• The natural beauty of the seaside town is alternately soothing and hostile, skillfully utilized to both let the viewer’s guard down and ramp up the tension depending on the demands of any individual scene.
  — Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 6 Nov. 2024

Last Updated: 11 Dec 2024