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Meaning of soothing

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

soothing

Pronunciation:/ˈsuːðɪŋ/

verb

Definitions

  1. To restore to ease, comfort, or tranquility; relieve; calm; quiet; refresh.

  2. To allay; assuage; mitigate; soften.

  3. To smooth over; render less obnoxious.

  4. To calm or placate someone or some situation.

noun

Definitions

  1. The act by which somebody is soothed.

adjective

Definitions

  1. Tending to soothe.

    Example: soothing music

  2. Giving relief.

  3. Freeing from fear or anxiety.

    Example: soothing words