: tending to soothe
also
: having a sedative effect
soothing syrup
soothingly
adverb
soothingness
noun
Synonyms
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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These come in soothing monotone colorways like this pinkish-grey one and an oyster shade that gives the trendy all-white look while camouflaging dirt better.
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Kristine Solomon, Travel + Leisure, 9 May 2024
Maxton Hall — The World Between Us follows the YA enemies-to-lovers blueprint to the letter, and that soothing familiarity is its greatest strength.
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Kristine Solomon, Travel + Leisure, 9 May 2024
Maxton Hall — The World Between Us follows the YA enemies-to-lovers blueprint to the letter, and that soothing familiarity is its greatest strength.
—Kristen Baldwin, EW.com, 7 May 2024
See all Example Sentences for soothing
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“Soothing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/soothing. Accessed 17 May. 2024.
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