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.
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One 2013 study found that the sound of waves relaxed people more than soothing music, so perhaps that is what’s having an effect.
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Daisy Jones, Vogue, 15 July 2025
Trump had sought to deliver peace by soothing U.S. relations with Russia and distancing Washington from Ukraine, but now sees himself as misled by Putin.
—Shane Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 July 2025
Bathed in soothing grey tones, the 190 guest rooms and suites are configured with an open layout and oversized ceiling-to-floor windows.
—Katie Chang, Forbes.com, 15 July 2025
Amazon Tiny but powerful, this 2-inch sound machine fills any space with soothing ambient noise—perfect for sleep or focus, and compact enough for travel.
—Parker Hall, Wired News, 10 July 2025
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Daisy Jones, Vogue, 15 July 2025
Trump had sought to deliver peace by soothing U.S. relations with Russia and distancing Washington from Ukraine, but now sees himself as misled by Putin.
—Shane Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 July 2025
Bathed in soothing grey tones, the 190 guest rooms and suites are configured with an open layout and oversized ceiling-to-floor windows.
—Katie Chang, Forbes.com, 15 July 2025
Amazon Tiny but powerful, this 2-inch sound machine fills any space with soothing ambient noise—perfect for sleep or focus, and compact enough for travel.
—Parker Hall, Wired News, 10 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for soothe
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“Soothe.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/soothe. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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