: 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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Kara Nesvig, Parents, 9 Apr. 2025
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The city’s day spas and med spas offer everything from oxygen therapies to acupuncture to Botox and all do so in an incredibly soothing environment.
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This creates a relaxing retreat, especially if there's a sitting area and water fountain for the soothing sounds of running water.
—Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 27 Mar. 2025
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Kara Nesvig, Parents, 9 Apr. 2025
Speaking of Nancy Meyers and Steve Martin, there’s probably nothing more soothing than watching Meryl Streep cook in a gorgeous Santa Barbara kitchen.
—Emma Specter, Vogue, 6 Apr. 2025
The city’s day spas and med spas offer everything from oxygen therapies to acupuncture to Botox and all do so in an incredibly soothing environment.
—Sherrie Nachman, Forbes.com, 2 Apr. 2025
This creates a relaxing retreat, especially if there's a sitting area and water fountain for the soothing sounds of running water.
—Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 27 Mar. 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 19 Apr. 2025.
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