soothed; soothing
1
: to please by or as if by attention or concern : placate
3
: to bring comfort, solace, or reassurance to
music soothes the soul
: to bring peace, composure, or quietude
soother
noun
Examples of soothe in a Sentence
The waiter tried to soothe the angry customer.
This cream soothes aching muscles.
Her nerves were soothed by a warm bath.
Nothing can soothe their pain.
Recent Examples on the Web
This cozy bralette from Bodily is soft enough to wear at night and has easy access for nursing with its straps that can easily be snapped down to soothe a hungry infant.
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Stephanie McNeal, Glamour, 24 June 2024
This herbal scent is both soothing and affordable at less than $40, checking off all the boxes on its journey to becoming your new everyday scent.
—Anamaria Glavan, Allure, 14 June 2024
These specialized scrubs often contain soothing and moisturizing ingredients in addition to exfoliating agents and are less likely to be harsh on the skin.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 14 June 2024
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Stephanie McNeal, Glamour, 24 June 2024
This herbal scent is both soothing and affordable at less than $40, checking off all the boxes on its journey to becoming your new everyday scent.
—Anamaria Glavan, Allure, 14 June 2024
These specialized scrubs often contain soothing and moisturizing ingredients in addition to exfoliating agents and are less likely to be harsh on the skin.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 14 June 2024
Ingenuity Boutique Collection Rocking Seat Buy on Amazon $73 Buy on Target $75 Buy on Walmart $75
The Ingenuity Boutique Collection Rocking Seat plays soothing music and nature sounds.
—Ashley Ziegler, Parents, 8 June 2024
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“Soothe.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/soothe. Accessed 2 Jul. 2024.
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