soothing

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English

Pronunciation

IPA /ˈsuːðɪŋ/

Verb

soothing verb

To restore to ease, comfort, or tranquility; relieve; calm; quiet; refresh.
To allay; assuage; mitigate; soften.
To smooth over; render less obnoxious.
To calm or placate someone or some situation.

Noun

soothing noun

The act by which somebody is soothed.

Adjective

soothing adjective

Tending to soothe.“soothing music”
Giving relief.
Freeing from fear or anxiety.“soothing words”

Related terms

Synonyms

comply give way assuasive comfortable comfy reassuring calming pacifying demulcent relaxing relaxant comforting soft resting peaceful gentle convenient leaning

Associated

purring balm lullabies ointment aloe meditative syrup lullaby ethereal hypnotic

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