What does Soothing mean?

Definitions for Soothing
ˈsu ðɪŋsooth·ing

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. soothingadjective

    affording physical relief

    "a soothing ointment for her sunburn"

  2. assuasive, soothingadjective

    freeing from fear and anxiety

Wiktionary

  1. soothingnoun

    The act by which somebody is soothed.

  2. soothingadjective

    Tending to soothe.

    soothing music

  3. soothingadjective

    Giving relief.

    a soothing ointment

  4. soothingadjective

    Freeing from fear or anxiety.

    soothing words

ChatGPT

  1. soothing

    Soothing refers to a quality, action or thing that provides a calming, peaceful, or relieving effect, often enhancing a sense of comfort and reducing distress, pain, or discomfort. It could pertain to physical relaxation or emotional relief. Examples of it could be music, lotions, words, or actions that promote tranquility and relief.

Webster Dictionary

  1. Soothing

    of Soothe

  2. Soothing

    a. & n. from Soothe, v

Anagrams for Soothing »

  1. hootings

  2. shooting

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Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of Soothing in Chaldean Numerology is: 8

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of Soothing in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8

Examples of Soothing in a Sentence

  1. Wendy Troxel:

    Those types of self-soothing strategies can be really helpful, and you do that until you're ready to return to bed.

  2. Dianne Hales:

    Put duties aside at least an hour before bed and perform soothing, quiet activities that will help you relax.

  3. Ry Cooder:

    I like classical music. I especially like the French composers: Ravel in particular. Debussy. That's so soothing in a nervous world.

  4. Lord Byron:

    How sweet and soothing is this hour of calm I thank thee, night for thou has chased away these horrid bodements which, amidst the throng, I could not dissipate and with the blessing of thy benign and quiet influence now will I to my couch, although to rest is almost wronging such a night as this.

  5. Charlie Stewart-Cox:

    I particularly enjoy a soothing walk on Lugard Road, Victoria Peak. Sections of the path are on the cliffside, meaning it offers the best views of the Hong Kong skyline.

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