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Soothe: meaning, definitions and examples

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soothe

 

[ suːð ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

calming effect

To calm or relieve pain or distress. To alleviate or reduce feelings of discomfort or anxiety.

Synonyms

comfort, ease, pacify, relieve

Examples of usage

  • Listening to soft music can soothe a crying baby.
  • The warm tea helped soothe her sore throat.
  • After a long day at work, a hot bath can soothe tired muscles.
Context #2 | Verb

reassuring effect

To reassure or comfort someone who is upset or distressed. To provide emotional support in a calming manner.

Synonyms

console, encourage, reassure, support

Examples of usage

  • Her gentle words helped soothe his worries.
  • She tried to soothe her friend after the breakup.

Translations

Translations of the word "soothe" in other languages:

🇵🇹 acalmar

🇮🇳 शांत करना

🇩🇪 beruhigen

🇮🇩 menenangkan

🇺🇦 заспокоювати

🇵🇱 uspokajać

🇯🇵 和らげる (やわらげる)

🇫🇷 apaiser

🇪🇸 calmar

🇹🇷 yatıştırmak

🇰🇷 진정시키다

🇸🇦 يهدئ

🇨🇿 uklidnit

🇸🇰 upokojiť

🇨🇳 安抚 (ān fǔ)

🇸🇮 pomiriti

🇮🇸 róa

🇰🇿 тыныштандыру

🇬🇪 დამშვიდება

🇦🇿 sakitləşdirmək

🇲🇽 calmar

Etymology

The word 'soothe' originated from Middle English 'sothen', which is derived from Old English 'sēothian', meaning 'to confirm, establish'. Over time, the meaning evolved to include the sense of calming or comforting. The soothing effect of this word has been recognized for centuries, with various cultures incorporating soothing practices into their healing traditions.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #15,648, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.