Soothing
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈsuːðɪŋ/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Soothing is an adjective meaning Tending to soothe or mollify.
Meaning
Tending to soothe or mollify.
More Meanings
- Giving relief.
- Freeing from fear or anxiety.
- present participle and gerund of soothe
- present participle and gerund of sooth
- The act by which somebody is soothed.
Example Sentences
soothing music
soothing words
a soothing ointment
There are moments when the brightest minds prefer the soothings of sympathy to all the brilliance of wit, as he that is in need of repose, selects a bed of feathers, rather than of flints.
Word Forms
- soothings
Synonyms for soothing
Depending on context, synonyms include emollient, comfortable, assuasive, reassuring, pacifying, comfy.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include assuasive, comfortable, comfy, reassuring, calming, pacifying.
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