soothing

Meanings

• Adjective

  Providing tranquility, calm, or relief.

• Verb

  Acting or serving to soothe or console.

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Synonyms

comply , give way

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with soothing
mooting , shooting , scooting , booting

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Variants

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soothing , soothingly , soothingness , soothingnesses , soothe , soothed , soother , soothers , soothes , made a lot of noise , made all the right noise , made all the right noises , made noise , made noises , made reassuring noises , made soothing noises , make a lot of noise , make all the right noise , make all the right noises , make noise , make noises , make reassuring noises , make soothing noises , makes a lot of noise , makes all the right noise , makes all the right noises , makes noise , makes noises , makes reassuring noises , makes soothing noises , making a lot of noise , making all the right noise , making all the right noises , making noise , making noises , making reassuring noises , making soothing noises , noise , noiseless , noiselessly , noises

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Forms

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soothes, soothed, soothingly

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Etymology

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Originally meant 'to appease' or 'to pacify'. Derived from Old French 'sooter' or Latin 'solatum' meaning 'to console'.

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Trivia

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1. Soothing is an antonym of agitating or exciting.

2. The term 'soothing syrup' was historically used to refer to various medicinal concoctions given to children to help them sleep or feel better.

3. Soothing music has been shown to have therapeutic effects, including reducing stress, improving mood, and promoting relaxation.

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Related Concepts

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1. Calming: Related to calming or reducing agitation, anxiety, or stress.

2. Comforting: Providing consolation, reassurance, or support.

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Culture

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Soothing is often used in the context of calming down an upset child, pet, or person. It can also be used figuratively to describe calming situations or experiences. Soothing music, art, and literature are popular ways to relax and reduce stress.

How to Memorize "soothing"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a warm bath or a calm lake to help remember the meaning of soothing.

2. associate
   

   - Associate soothing with calming images or experiences to help memorize the word.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Soothing is what calms and consoles' to help remember the meaning of the word.

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