soothing

UK:*UK and possibly other pronunciationsUK and possibly other pronunciations/ˈsuːðɪŋ/US:USA pronunciation: respellingUSA pronunciation: respelling(so̅o̅′ᵺing)

From the verb soothe: (⇒ conjugate)
soothing is: ⓘClick the infinitive to see all available inflections
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Collocations for "soothing"


Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word "soothing" in context.

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soothe

ⓘMost examples are given in US English. We have labeled exceptions as UK.
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  1. soothe your [pain, backache, nerves]
  2. [medicine, tablets, a lotion] to soothe your [pain]
  3. [the pills, his calming words, the massage] soothed her
  4. [whisky, brandy, something] to soothe your nerves
  5. a [shot of, glass of, stiff] brandy to soothe your nerves
  6. soothe away [tension, stress, nerves, your cares]
  7. soothe your cares away
  8. soothe the [mind, body, soul, skin]
  9. soothe and [comfort, relax, protect]
'soothing' also found in these entries (note: many are not synonyms or translations):
lull - massage - relaxing - remedy

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