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soothing

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soothing /ˈsuːðɪŋ/ adjective

soothing

/ˈsuːðɪŋ/

adjective

Britannica Dictionary definition of SOOTHING

[more soothing; most soothing]

: producing feelings of comfort or relief

a soothing bath/cream/massage
soothing words
The music had a soothing effect on the baby.

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— soothingly

adverb

She sang soothingly to the baby.

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