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Synonyms & Similar Words
calming
comforting
pacifying
tranquilizing
relaxing
soothing
gentle
mild
soft
balmy
calming
quieting
stilling
appeasing
assuaging
mitigating
alleviating
easing
relieving
consoling
solacing
reassuring
lulling
sedative
soporific
somnolent
sleepy
drowsy
lethargic
sluggish
calmative
lenitive
anodyne
analgesic
palliative
Meaning of Soothing
having a calming effect on the mind or body
Definitions
- Giving a feeling of comfort or relaxation
- * Used to describe something that has a calming effect on the mind or body
Etymology of Soothing
The word "soothing" originated from the Old English word "þolian" meaning to bear or endure, and the Old Norse word "þola" meaning to bear or tolerate, which later influenced the Middle English word "sothen" meaning to calm or comfort
Historical usage of the word dates back to the 15th century, where it was used to describe a calming or comforting effect on the mind or body
Example Uses
- The sound of the ocean was soothing to her ears
- * The warm bath was soothing to her muscles after a long day
- * The doctor prescribed a soothing cream to relieve the patient's skin irritation
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
irritating
annoying
frustrating
infuriating
exasperating
maddening
enraging
inflaming
provoking
stimulating
exciting
thrilling
invigorating
energizing
agitating
disturbing
unsettling
upsetting
alarming
frightening
terrifying
horrifying