soothed; soothing
1
: to please by or as if by attention or concern : placate
3
: to bring comfort, solace, or reassurance to
music soothes the soul
: to bring peace, composure, or quietude
soother
noun
Examples of soothe in a Sentence
The waiter tried to soothe the angry customer.
This cream soothes aching muscles.
Her nerves were soothed by a warm bath.
Nothing can soothe their pain.
Recent Examples on the Web
Extracts from the low, creeping plant can be used to soothe, treat, and improve skin and skin conditions.1
Centella asiatica may have several benefits.
—
Lisa Desantis, Health, 1 June 2024
Its oils effectively soothe the skin by reducing the itching and inflammation associated with mosquito bites.
—Debbie Wolfe, Popular Science, 27 May 2024
The accommodations are clad in soothing neutrals and elegant furnishings and boast floor-to-ceiling windows with beautiful ocean views and private balconies, wellness minibars, serene bathrooms with rain showers and soaking tubs stocked with bath salts, soaps and scrubs, and plush bath robes.
—Dobrina Zhekova, Travel + Leisure, 23 May 2024
On board, the cabin is filled with items that help ease dog anxiety, like soothing music and lavender-scented towels.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 22 May 2024
See all Example Sentences for soothe 
Lisa Desantis, Health, 1 June 2024
Its oils effectively soothe the skin by reducing the itching and inflammation associated with mosquito bites.
—Debbie Wolfe, Popular Science, 27 May 2024
The accommodations are clad in soothing neutrals and elegant furnishings and boast floor-to-ceiling windows with beautiful ocean views and private balconies, wellness minibars, serene bathrooms with rain showers and soaking tubs stocked with bath salts, soaps and scrubs, and plush bath robes.
—Dobrina Zhekova, Travel + Leisure, 23 May 2024
On board, the cabin is filled with items that help ease dog anxiety, like soothing music and lavender-scented towels.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 22 May 2024
See all Example Sentences for soothe
These examples are programmatically compiled from various online sources to illustrate current usage of the word 'soothe.' Any opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback about these examples.
Dictionary Entries Near soothe
Cite this Entry
“Soothe.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/soothe. Accessed 5 Jun. 2024.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share