Pronunciation: /ˈsuːðɪŋ/

Definitions of soothing

adjective having a calming or comforting effect

Example Sentences

A1 I find listening to music very soothing.

A2 The sound of rain is very soothing to me.

B1 The spa had a soothing atmosphere with soft music and dim lighting.

B2 The soothing voice of the narrator helped me relax and fall asleep.

C1 The soothing effect of nature can be very therapeutic for stress relief.

C2 The therapist used a soothing touch to calm the patient's nerves before the procedure.

Examples of soothing in a Sentence

formal The spa offers a variety of soothing treatments to help you relax and unwind.

informal I love listening to soothing music before bed to help me fall asleep faster.

slang That movie was so soothing, it put me in a total zen state.

figurative His words were like a soothing balm to her wounded soul.

Grammatical Forms of soothing

past tense

soothed

plural

soothings

comparative

more soothing

superlative

most soothing

present tense

soothes

future tense

will soothe

perfect tense

have soothed

continuous tense

is soothing

singular

soothing

positive degree

soothing

infinitive

to soothe

gerund

soothing

participle

soothed

Origin and Evolution of soothing

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Old English
Story behind the word: The word 'soothing' originated from the Old English word 'sothian' which means to verify or prove true.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the meaning of 'soothing' evolved to convey the idea of calming or comforting, reflecting a shift from verifying to pacifying.