HyperDic: soothing

English > 2 senses of the word soothing:
ADJECTIVEallsoothingaffording physical relief
allsoothing, assuasivefreeing from fear and anxiety
soothing > pronunciation
Soundssuw'dhihng
Rhymesabducting ... zoning: 2044 rhymes with ihng...
English > soothing: 2 senses > adjective 1
Meaningaffording physical relief.
Example"a soothing ointment for her sunburn"
Broadercomfortable, comfyProviding or experiencing physical well-being or relief ('comfy' is informal)
English > soothing: 2 senses > adjective 2
MeaningFreeing from fear and anxiety.
Synonymassuasive
Broaderreassuringrestoring confidence / confidence and relieving anxiety
Spanishsosegador
Catalancalmant, pacificador
Adverbssoothinglyin a soothing manner

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