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Soothing: meaning, definitions and examples

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soothing

 

[ ˈsuːðɪŋ ]

Adjective / Verb
Context #1 | Adjective

music

Having a calming or comforting effect.

Synonyms

calming, comforting, relaxing

Examples of usage

  • The soothing melody helped me relax after a long day.
  • The soothing sounds of nature filled the room.
Context #2 | Verb

action

Making someone feel calm or relieved.

Synonyms

calm, comfort, relieve

Examples of usage

  • The therapist soothed the child's fears with gentle words.
  • The mother soothingly stroked her baby's forehead.

Translations

Translations of the word "soothing" in other languages:

🇵🇹 calmante

🇮🇳 सुखदायक

🇩🇪 beruhigend

🇮🇩 menenangkan

🇺🇦 заспокійливий

🇵🇱 kojący

🇯🇵 心地よい

🇫🇷 apaisant

🇪🇸 calmante

🇹🇷 yatıştırıcı

🇰🇷 진정시키는

🇸🇦 مهدئ

🇨🇿 uklidňující

🇸🇰 upokojujúci

🇨🇳 安抚的

🇸🇮 pomirjujoč

🇮🇸 róandi

🇰🇿 тыныштандыратын

🇬🇪 დამამშვიდებელი

🇦🇿 sakitləşdirici

🇲🇽 calmante

Etymology

The word 'soothing' originated from the Old English word 'soðian', meaning to verify or prove. Over time, it evolved to include the sense of calming or comforting. The idea of soothing has been associated with providing relief or comfort in various contexts, from music to actions aimed at calming others.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #11,870, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.