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soothing in British English

(ˈsuːðɪŋ)
adjective
having a calming, assuaging, or relieving effect
Derived forms
soothingly (ˈsoothingly)
adverb
soothingness (ˈsoothingness)
noun

Examples of 'soothing' in a sentence
soothing

Gaining a perspective on the present by examining the past can be very soothing to someone burdened with troubles.
Howatch, Susan ULTIMATE PRIZES
I stripped off my clothing as fast as I could and lowered myself into the soothing, tepid, perfumed liquid.
Andrews, Virginia WEB OF DREAMS
By the time they disembarked at Lod he was in a state of extreme anxiety in spite of all his partner's soothing reassurances.
Loraine, Philip LOADED QUESTIONS

Synonyms of 'soothing'

calming, relaxing, peaceful, quiet
emollient, palliative, balsamic, demulcent
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Chinese translation of 'soothing'

soothing

(ˈsuːðɪŋ)

adj

  1. [ointment] 镇(鎮)痛的 (zhèntòng de)
  2. [words, manner] 令人安慰的 (lìng rén ānwèi de)
  3. [music, bath] 令人心旷(曠)神怡的 (lìng rén xīn kuàng shén yí de)

soothe

(suːð)

vt

  1. [person, animal] 使 ... 平静(靜) (shǐ ... píngjìng)
  2. [pain] 使 ... 缓(緩)和 (shǐ ... huǎnhé)

Nearby words of
soothing

  • sooner
  • sooner or later
  • soothe
  • soothing
  • sophisticated
  • sophomore
  • soprano

Related terms of
soothing

  • soothe
1 (adjective) 
Put on some nice soothing music.
Synonyms
calming
relaxing
I find cooking very relaxing.
peaceful
a peaceful scene
quiet
I just want a quiet life.
calm
The normally calm waters of Mururoa lagoon heaved and frothed.
restful
a joyous and restful three days
2 (adjective) 
Cold tea is very soothing for burns.
Synonyms
emollient
an emollient cream which I find invaluable for sunburn
palliative
the importance of palliative care in hospitals
balsamic
demulcent
easeful
lenitive

Additional synonyms

in the sense of calm
Definition
(of weather) windless
The normally calm waters of Mururoa lagoon heaved and frothed.
Synonyms
still,
quiet,
smooth,
peaceful,
mild,
serene,
tranquil,
placid,
halcyon,
balmy,
restful,
windless,
pacific
in the sense of demulcent
Synonyms
soothing,
easing,
calming,
relieving,
mild,
softening,
sedative,
mollifying,
emollient,
lenitive
in the sense of palliative
Definition
relieving without curing
the importance of palliative care in hospitals
Synonyms
soothing,
calming,
mollifying,
anodyne,
demulcent,
calmative,
lenitive,
mitigatory

Nearby words of
soothing

  • soon
  • sooner
  • soothe
  • soothing
  • soothsayer
  • sophisticated
  • sophistication

Related terms of
soothing

  • soothe

Synonyms of 'soothing'

soothing

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Additional synonyms

in the sense of peaceful
Definition
calm or tranquil
a peaceful scene
Synonyms
calm,
still,
quiet,
gentle,
pleasant,
soothing,
tranquil,
placid,
restful,
chilled (informal)
in the sense of quiet
Definition
free from anger, impatience, or other extreme emotion
I just want a quiet life.
Synonyms
calm,
peaceful,
tranquil,
contented,
gentle,
mild,
serene,
pacific,
placid,
restful,
untroubled,
chilled (informal)
in the sense of relaxing
I find cooking very relaxing.
Synonyms
restful,
calming,
soothing,
tranquillizing
in the sense of restful
Definition
relaxing or soothing
a joyous and restful three days
Synonyms
relaxing,
quiet,
relaxed,
comfortable,
pacific,
calm,
calming,
peaceful,
soothing,
sleepy,
serene,
tranquil,
placid,
undisturbed,
languid,
unhurried,
tranquillizing,
chilled (informal)
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