The meaning of SOOTHING is tending to soothe; also : having a sedative effect. How to use soothing in a sentence.

SOOTHING meaning: 1. making you feel calm: 2. making something less painful: 3. making you feel calm: . Learn more.

Definition of 'soothing' soothing in British English (ˈsuːðɪŋ ) adjective having a calming, assuaging, or relieving effect

Define soothing. soothing synonyms, soothing pronunciation, soothing translation, English dictionary definition of soothing. adj. Tending to soothe. sooth′ing·ly adv. sooth′ing·ness n.

Definition of soothing adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

relieve, comfort, or refresh: soothing someone's anger; to soothe someone with a hot drink. to mitigate, assuage, or allay, as pain, sorrow, or doubt: to soothe sunburned skin.

SOOTHING definition: that soothes. See examples of soothing used in a sentence.

Something soothing is comforting; it helps calm fears, anxiety, or pain. Cool aloe vera lotion is very soothing on a really bad sunburn, while pacifiers are soothing to screaming babies.

The music had a soothing effect on the baby. She sang soothingly to the baby.

Synonyms for SOOTHING: relaxing, comforting, tranquilizing, hypnotic, calming, quieting, sedative, dreamy; Antonyms of SOOTHING: painful, stressful, unsettling, troubling, tiresome, stimulating, …