Synonyms for
Soothing
Definition
having a calming or comforting effect
Synonyms & similar words
Synonyms by register
Formal
Antonyms
Common collocations
- soothing music
- soothing voice
- soothing effect
- soothing balm
- soothing lotion
- soothing words
- soothing presence
Word family
Usage note
Soothing typically describes something that provides comfort or relief from distress, pain, or agitation. It is often used to describe sensory experiences like sounds, smells, or textures.
Example sentences
- The sound of the rain was soothing to her ears.
- She rubbed the soothing lotion on her sunburned skin.
- The therapist used a soothing voice to calm the anxious patient.
- The baby's mother sang a soothing lullaby to help him fall asleep.
- The teacher's gentle and soothing tone helped the students relax during the test.
Quotes
I find the great thing in this world is not so much where we stand, as in what direction we are moving: To reach the port of heaven, we must sail sometimes with the wind and sometimes against it - but we must sail, and not drift, nor lie at anchor. - Oliver Wendell Holmes Sr.
“Gratitude makes sense of our past, brings peace for today, and creates a vision for tomorrow.” - Melody Beattie
“It is not the strongest of the species that survives, nor the most intelligent that survives. It is the one that is most adaptable to change.” - Charles Darwin