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.
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After arriving at this peaceful retreat, guests can reconnect with nature and center themselves while enjoying the soothing benefits of four hot springs that feed six baths.
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Andrea Romano, Travel + Leisure, 19 May 2024
Gwyneth Paltrow’s Goop Beauty launched a shimmer-free gel that has squalane to soothe stressed skin.
—Jackie Fields, Peoplemag, 19 May 2024
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Andrea Romano, Travel + Leisure, 19 May 2024
Gwyneth Paltrow’s Goop Beauty launched a shimmer-free gel that has squalane to soothe stressed skin.
—Jackie Fields, Peoplemag, 19 May 2024
See all Example Sentences for soothe
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“Soothe.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/soothe. Accessed 28 May. 2024.
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