soothing
word · lemma: soothe
/ˈsuðɪŋ/
/sˈuːðɪŋ/
Definition
Making you feel calm, relaxed, or less upset. Often describes voices, music, colors, or actions that help ease stress or pain.
Usage & Nuances
'Soothing' is used in positive, gentle contexts—"soothing music," "soothing words." It cannot describe exciting or intense things. Often paired with senses (voice, music, touch). Avoid confusing it with 'calming' (broader, less emotional).
Spanish: calmante - reconfortantePortuguese (BR): calmante - reconfortantePortuguese (PT): calmante - reconfortanteChinese (Simplified): 舒缓的 - 安慰的Chinese (Traditional): 舒緩的 - 安慰的Hindi: सुकून देने वालाArabic: مُهَدِّئ - مُريحBengali: শান্তিদায়ক - প্রশান্তিদায়কRussian: успокаивающийJapanese: 癒やしの - 落ち着かせるVietnamese: êm dịu - làm dịuKorean: 진정시키는 - 위로하는Turkish: yatıştırıcı - rahatlatıcıUrdu: سکون بخش - آرام دہIndonesian: menenangkan - meredakan
Example Sentences
She played soothing music to help the baby sleep.
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The nurse had a soothing voice.
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A cup of tea can have a soothing effect on your nerves.
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Her words were really soothing after my stressful day.
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There’s something soothing about the sound of rain on the roof.
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Try this soothing lotion if your skin feels irritated.
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