What does soothing mean?
Definitions for soothing
ˈsu ðɪŋsooth·ing
This dictionary definitions page includes all the possible meanings, example usage and translations of the word soothing.
Princeton's WordNet
soothingadjective
affording physical relief
"a soothing ointment for her sunburn"
assuasive, soothingadjective
freeing from fear and anxiety
Wiktionary
soothingnoun
The act by which somebody is soothed.
soothingadjective
Tending to soothe.
soothing music
soothingadjective
Giving relief.
a soothing ointment
soothingadjective
Freeing from fear or anxiety.
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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
Soothing
of Soothe
Soothing
a. & n. from Soothe, v
Anagrams for soothing »
hootings
shooting
Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of soothing in Chaldean Numerology is: 8
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of soothing in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8
Examples of soothing in a Sentence
What though the radiance which was once so bright Be not forever taken from my sight, Though nothing can bring back the hour Of splendour in the grass, of glory in the flower;Grief not, rather find, Strength in what remains behind, In the primal sympathy Which having been must ever be, In the soothing thoughts that spring Out of Human suffering, In the faith that looks through death In years that bring philophic mind.
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.
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.
David Deutchman was a very soothing presence to our children, david Deutchman would always be there to cuddle the child when the parents or family couldn't be there.
I attribute the quarrelsome nature of the Middle Ages young men entirely to the want of the soothing weed.
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Translations for soothing
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- lindrende, beroligendeDanish
- lindernd, erleichternd, beruhigendGerman
- πραϋντικόςGreek
- calmanteSpanish
- lievittävä, tyynnyttävä, helpottava, rauhoittavaFinnish
- apaisantFrench
- megnyugtatóHungarian
- lenitivo, calmanteItalian
- fomentaLatin
- verzachtend, geruststellendDutch
- beroligendeNorwegian
- uspokajający, kojącyPolish
- relaxar, aliviar, acalmarPortuguese
- qetësueseAlbanian
- rogivande, lindrande, lättande, lugnandeSwedish
- 舒緩Chinese
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