Soothed: meaning, definitions and examples
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soothed
[ suːðd ]
emotional state
The term 'soothed' refers to the act of calming or comforting someone, often in response to distress, pain, or anxiety. It involves providing relief or reassurance, helping to ease negative feelings or physical discomfort.
Synonyms
calmed, comforted, pacified, reassured
Examples of usage
- He was soothed by her gentle voice.
- The mother soothed her crying baby with a lullaby.
- She felt soothed after a long bath.
- Meditation can help to soothe an anxious mind.
Translations
Translations of the word "soothed" in other languages:
🇵🇹 acalmar
🇮🇳 शांत किया
🇩🇪 beruhigt
🇮🇩 menenangkan
🇺🇦 заспокоєний
🇵🇱 uspokojony
🇯🇵 なだめられた
🇫🇷 apaisé
🇪🇸 calmado
🇹🇷 yatıştırılmış
🇰🇷 진정된
🇸🇦 مهدئ
🇨🇿 uklidněný
🇸🇰 upokojený
🇨🇳 安慰的
🇸🇮 pomirjen
🇮🇸 róandi
🇰🇿 жұбатылған
🇬🇪 დამშვიდებული
🇦🇿 sakinləşdirilmiş
🇲🇽 calmado
Etymology
The word 'sooth' comes from Old English 'sōth', meaning 'truth' or 'reality'. Its use in the context of soothing can be traced back to the Middle English term 'soden', which meant to make calm or pacify. The verb form 'soothe' evolved in the 14th century and has since been used in literature and everyday language to describe the action of alleviating discomfort or easing pain. The emotional aspect of soothing is deeply rooted in human interaction, where expressing empathy and care plays a crucial role in interpersonal relationships. The historical development of the term reflects a broadening of its usage from a mere expression of truth to an emotional state of being comforted or calmed.