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soothing

/ˈsuːðɪŋ/adjective2 syllables

Soothing means: affording physical relief.

Synonyms for soothing5

adjective, as in affording physical relief

comfortable, comfy

adjective, as in freeing from fear and anxiety

assuasive, reassuring

also used for soothing

emollient

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What does soothing mean?2

adjective

1

affording physical relief“a soothing ointment for her sunburn”

2

freeing from fear and anxiety

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

What rhymes with soothing?1

two syllables

smoothing
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Soothing in a sentence

  • I often listen to soothing music in order to relax.blay_paul
  • We must not allow ourselves to be influenced by soothing words.Leono
  • The plush fur of the toy felt so soft and somehow soothing.mccarras
  • My favorite thing about summer is the soothing breeze during the night.rafaeldejesus8199
  • I was enjoying a soothing cup of hot coffee.shekitten
  • I fell asleep to the soothing sound of raindrops.Nuel
  • Hydrotherapy involves the use of water for soothing pains and treating certain medical conditions.Cangarejo
  • I'm enjoying the soothing scent the candle releases into the air.Nuel

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