: 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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Pooja Shree Chettiar, The Conversation, 10 July 2025
In tea form, turmeric and garlic create a soothing, nutrient-rich herbal tonic.
—Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, Health, 9 July 2025
The space is decked in soft and soothing tones, ranging from champagne-toned tapestry and wavy curtains on the walls to forest green upholstery on the wooden seats and banquettes.
—Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 7 July 2025
In this Winnetka, IL, laundry room, interior designer Summer Thornton paired the decorative details with brass fixtures and a soothing color palette anchored by Farrow & Ball Breakfast Room Green.
—Monika Biegler Eyers, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 June 2025
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 22 Jul. 2025.
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