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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soothing
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Sense: Adjective: calming
Synonyms:
calming, relaxing Collocations, comforting, pacifying, tranquilizing, tranquillizing (UK), tranquillising (UK), consoling, pain-relieving, relief-giving, mollifying, numbing, sedative, restful, analgesic, analgaesic (UK), cooling Collocations
Sense: Adjective: gentle
Synonyms:
gentle Collocations, calm Collocations, mild Collocations, tranquil, mellow Collocations, delicate Collocations, soft Collocations, peaceful Collocations, light Collocations, quiet Collocations, tender Collocations, nonabrasive, sweet Collocations


soothe
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Sense: Verb: calm emotions
Synonyms:
calm Collocations, quiet Collocations, pacify, mollify, relax Collocations, settle Collocations, tranquilize, tranquillize (UK), tranquillise (UK), still Collocations, console, comfort Collocations, lull Collocations, placate
Sense: Verb: alleviate pain, etc.
Synonyms:
alleviate, ease Collocations, relieve Collocations, mitigate, dull Collocations, allay, assuage, mollify, calm Collocations, anesthetize, anaesthetize (UK), anaesthetise (UK), help Collocations


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