Definition of soothing Soothing

/suˈðɪŋ/ - [suthing] - sooth•ing

We found 10 definitions of soothing from 4 different sources.

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What does soothing mean?

WordNet

WordNet by Princeton University

Adjective

soothing - affording physical relief; "a soothing ointment for her sunburn"
soothing - freeing from fear and anxiety
  assuasive
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Wiktionary Wiktionary dictionary logo

  • soothing (Noun)
    The act by which somebody is soothed.
  • soothing (Verb)
    Present participle of soothe.
  • soothing (Adjective)
    Tending to soothe.
  • soothing (Adjective)
    Giving relief.
  • soothing (Adjective)
    Freeing from fear or anxiety.

Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

  • soothing (p. pr. & vb. n.)
    of Soothe
  • soothing
    a. & n. from Soothe, v.

Part of speech

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  • soothing, verb, gerund of soothe (infinitive).

Pronunciation

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Sign Language

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