Soothest: meaning, definitions and examples

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soothest

 

[ ˈsuːðəst ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

to calm, to comfort

Soothest is an archaic form of the verb 'soothe,' which means to calm or comfort someone, particularly in times of distress or pain. It implies an action done with gentleness and nurturing.

Synonyms

calm, comfort, console, pacify.

Examples of usage

  • She soothest the crying child with a lullaby.
  • In times of trouble, he sought out those who could soothest his worries.
  • He found that a warm cup of tea was the best way to soothest his frazzled mind.

Translations

Translations of the word "soothest" in other languages:

🇵🇹 mais suave

🇮🇳 सबसे मुलायम

🇩🇪 am sanftesten

🇮🇩 paling lembut

🇺🇦 найм'якший

🇵🇱 najłagodniejszy

🇯🇵 最も柔らかい

🇫🇷 le plus doux

🇪🇸 el más suave

🇹🇷 en yumuşak

🇰🇷 가장 부드러운

🇸🇦 الأكثر نعومة

🇨🇿 nejjemnější

🇸🇰 najjemnejší

🇨🇳 最柔和的

🇸🇮 najmehkejši

🇮🇸 mjúkasti

🇰🇿 ең жұмсақ

🇬🇪 ყველაზე რბილი

🇦🇿 ən yumşaq

🇲🇽 el más suave

Etymology

The word 'sooth' comes from Old English 'sōþ', meaning 'truth' or 'reality'. It has cognates in other Germanic languages, indicating a common linguistic pedigree. The verb form 'soothe' originally appeared in English in the 14th century and derives from the Proto-Indo-European root 'seu-', meaning 'to be'. As the language evolved, 'sooth' became a poetic or archaic term, used to describe truth, comfort, and realness. The suffix '-est' denotes a superlative degree, hence 'soothest' represents the highest degree of soothing action. Though this form is not commonly used in modern English, it can be found in older texts and poetry, giving it a historical and literary connotation.