self-soothingn.

Brit.

/ˌsɛlfˈsuːðɪŋ/, U.S.

/ˌsɛlfˈsuðɪŋ/

Forms: see self- prefix and soothing n.

Origin: Formed within English, by derivation. Etymons: self- prefix, soothing n.

Etymology: < self- prefix + soothing n.

†1. Adulation or flattery of oneself; the action of deluding oneself as to one's true worth or merit. Cf. soothe v. 5. Obsolete.

ΚΠ

1571 A. Golding tr. J. Calvin Psalmes of Dauid with Comm. (xi. 8) f. 38 Howsoeuer the vngodly beguyle themselues with their selfesoothing [L. fallaci adulatione].

1595 A. Golding tr. J. Hurault Politicke, Moral, & Martial Disc. iii. vi. 260 This sin [sc. pride] cometh of self-soothing, & of too much selfeloue.

1654 W. Jenkyn Expos. Jude: 2nd Pt. 34 Self-soothing, delusion, flattering, are very dangerous and destructive.

2. The action of comforting or calming oneself; spec. (with reference to a baby or young child) calming oneself, typically during the night, without the intervention of a parent or other carer.

ΚΠ

1887 St. Louis (Missouri) Globe-Democrat 26 June 14/4 It [sc. religion] is self-knowledge of the soul,..self-soothing of injured sensitiveness,..self-consolation of bereaved hearts.

1923 Oakland (Calif.) Tribune 18 July 4- b/6 People who are not quite so well as they should be indulge too freely in this purblind practice of self soothing.

1992 R. M. Mendelsohn How can Talking Help? i. 21 Gradually moving toward an increased capacity for self-soothing and for the elaboration of a vast array of defensive maneuvers.

2016 Cape Argus (Nexis) 5 Oct. 16 Allow your baby to cry it out. Eventually they will realise you are not responding and fall asleep independently by means of self-soothing.

This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, January 2018; most recently modified version published online March 2022).

self-soothingadj.

Brit.

/ˌsɛlfˈsuːðɪŋ/, U.S.

/ˌsɛlfˈsuðɪŋ/

Forms: see self- prefix and soothing adj.

Origin: Formed within English, by derivation. Etymons: self- prefix, soothing adj.

Etymology: < self- prefix + soothing adj.

†1. That causes a person to flatter or delude himself or herself; flattering to oneself. Compare soothing adj. 1 Obsolete.

ΚΠ

1598 J. Dickenson Greene in Conceipt 32 Shame sinnes guerdon, is then nearest, when through selfe-soothing securitie, the feare thereof is fardest.

1609 Bp. W. Barlow Answer Catholike English-man 101 It is but a selfe-soothing distinction or excuse.

1621 G. Langford Manassehs Miraculous Metamorph. 28 Wee are all sicke of a direfull dropsie, like selfe-soothing Narcissus.

1795 Telegraph 16 July This self-soothing vanity is encouraged by another idea not less selfish.

a. Of an action, behaviour, etc.: that encourages or enables a person to calm or comfort himself or herself.

ΚΠ

1818 Bury & Norwich Post 9 Dec. A regular as well as self-soothing occupation to the lower orders.

1866 Dublin Univ. Mag. Mar. 263/1 Kate roamed about, in her self-chosen, self-soothing solitariness.

1906 Clin. Jrnl. 21 Nov. 90/1 This boy..made a monotonous cooing noise.., a sort of self-soothing lullaby.

1989 Sydney Morning Herald (Nexis) 15 June 19 Most children's habits are ‘selfstimulatory’ or ‘self-soothing’ behaviours. They give children pleasure and help them cope with everyday stress.

2002 T. K. Murphy et al. in A. Martin et al. Pediatric Psychopharmacol. xii. 150/1 One of the challenges of making the diagnosis of OCD in children is to differentiate between the normal self-soothing rituals of childhood and subclinical OCD.

2009 M. Mayer Energy Psychol. ix. 190 The self-soothing practice of one hand on the heart and one on the belly was helpful in getting Amy out of her intellectual mode.

b. Of a person: able to comfort or calm oneself; spec. (of a baby or young child) able to calm himself or herself, esp. during the night, without the intervention of a parent or other carer; able to fall asleep on his or her own.

ΚΠ

1985 W. Sears Fussy Baby iv. 67 This restraint advice may ‘work’ with the easy, self-soothing baby... It seldom ‘works’ for the high need baby.

2001 E. G. Goldstein Object Relations Theory & Self Psychol. in Social Work Pract. vi. 130 Does a client have the ability to see himself or herself as separate from others, to be alone, to be self-soothing, to pursue autonomous activities?

2007 J. Belsky Experiencing Lifespan ii. iii. 84 By about 6 months of age, many [babies] develop the skills to become self-soothing.

2015 A. Callahan Sci. of Mom vii. 124 Most self-soothing babies learn to fall asleep on their own by about 4 to 5 months of age.

This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, January 2018; most recently modified version published online March 2022).

单词	self-soothing
释义	self-soothingn. Brit. /ˌsɛlfˈsuːðɪŋ/, U.S. /ˌsɛlfˈsuðɪŋ/ Forms: see self- prefix and soothing n. Origin: Formed within English, by derivation. Etymons: self- prefix, soothing n. Etymology: < self- prefix + soothing n. †1. Adulation or flattery of oneself; the action of deluding oneself as to one's true worth or merit. Cf. soothe v. 5. Obsolete. ΚΠ 1571 A. Golding tr. J. Calvin Psalmes of Dauid with Comm. (xi. 8) f. 38 Howsoeuer the vngodly beguyle themselues with their selfesoothing [L. fallaci adulatione]. 1595 A. Golding tr. J. Hurault Politicke, Moral, & Martial Disc. iii. vi. 260 This sin [sc. pride] cometh of self-soothing, & of too much selfeloue. 1654 W. Jenkyn Expos. Jude: 2nd Pt. 34 Self-soothing, delusion, flattering, are very dangerous and destructive. 2. The action of comforting or calming oneself; spec. (with reference to a baby or young child) calming oneself, typically during the night, without the intervention of a parent or other carer. ΚΠ 1887 St. Louis (Missouri) Globe-Democrat 26 June 14/4 It [sc. religion] is self-knowledge of the soul,..self-soothing of injured sensitiveness,..self-consolation of bereaved hearts. 1923 Oakland (Calif.) Tribune 18 July 4- b/6 People who are not quite so well as they should be indulge too freely in this purblind practice of self soothing. 1992 R. M. Mendelsohn How can Talking Help? i. 21 Gradually moving toward an increased capacity for self-soothing and for the elaboration of a vast array of defensive maneuvers. 2016 Cape Argus (Nexis) 5 Oct. 16 Allow your baby to cry it out. Eventually they will realise you are not responding and fall asleep independently by means of self-soothing. This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, January 2018; most recently modified version published online March 2022). self-soothingadj. Brit. /ˌsɛlfˈsuːðɪŋ/, U.S. /ˌsɛlfˈsuðɪŋ/ Forms: see self- prefix and soothing adj. Origin: Formed within English, by derivation. Etymons: self- prefix, soothing adj. Etymology: < self- prefix + soothing adj. †1. That causes a person to flatter or delude himself or herself; flattering to oneself. Compare soothing adj. 1 Obsolete. ΚΠ 1598 J. Dickenson Greene in Conceipt 32 Shame sinnes guerdon, is then nearest, when through selfe-soothing securitie, the feare thereof is fardest. 1609 Bp. W. Barlow Answer Catholike English-man 101 It is but a selfe-soothing distinction or excuse. 1621 G. Langford Manassehs Miraculous Metamorph. 28 Wee are all sicke of a direfull dropsie, like selfe-soothing Narcissus. 1795 Telegraph 16 July This self-soothing vanity is encouraged by another idea not less selfish. 2. a. Of an action, behaviour, etc.: that encourages or enables a person to calm or comfort himself or herself. ΚΠ 1818 Bury & Norwich Post 9 Dec. A regular as well as self-soothing occupation to the lower orders. 1866 Dublin Univ. Mag. Mar. 263/1 Kate roamed about, in her self-chosen, self-soothing solitariness. 1906 Clin. Jrnl. 21 Nov. 90/1 This boy..made a monotonous cooing noise.., a sort of self-soothing lullaby. 1989 Sydney Morning Herald (Nexis) 15 June 19 Most children's habits are ‘selfstimulatory’ or ‘self-soothing’ behaviours. They give children pleasure and help them cope with everyday stress. 2002 T. K. Murphy et al. in A. Martin et al. Pediatric Psychopharmacol. xii. 150/1 One of the challenges of making the diagnosis of OCD in children is to differentiate between the normal self-soothing rituals of childhood and subclinical OCD. 2009 M. Mayer Energy Psychol. ix. 190 The self-soothing practice of one hand on the heart and one on the belly was helpful in getting Amy out of her intellectual mode. b. Of a person: able to comfort or calm oneself; spec. (of a baby or young child) able to calm himself or herself, esp. during the night, without the intervention of a parent or other carer; able to fall asleep on his or her own. ΚΠ 1985 W. Sears Fussy Baby iv. 67 This restraint advice may ‘work’ with the easy, self-soothing baby... It seldom ‘works’ for the high need baby. 2001 E. G. Goldstein Object Relations Theory & Self Psychol. in Social Work Pract. vi. 130 Does a client have the ability to see himself or herself as separate from others, to be alone, to be self-soothing, to pursue autonomous activities? 2007 J. Belsky Experiencing Lifespan ii. iii. 84 By about 6 months of age, many [babies] develop the skills to become self-soothing. 2015 A. Callahan Sci. of Mom vii. 124 Most self-soothing babies learn to fall asleep on their own by about 4 to 5 months of age. This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, January 2018; most recently modified version published online March 2022). < n.1571adj.1598
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