besoothing

/bɪˈsuðɪŋ/
adjective
  1. Having a calming or soothing effect.
    • The besoothing sound of rain helped her fall asleep.
    • The teacher's besoothing voice quieted the noisy classroom.
    • He found the besoothing aroma of lavender very relaxing.
Antonyms
noun
  1. The act or process of calming or soothing.
    • After the storm, the besoothing of the frightened animals began.
    • The besoothing of the crying baby took patience.
    • Her gentle besoothing of the argument prevented a fight.
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