soothing
/ˈsuːðɪŋ/
adjective
- Having a calming or comforting effect; reducing pain, stress, or discomfort.
- The sound of waves is very soothing after a stressful day.
- The soothing music helped her fall asleep.
- He applied a soothing lotion to his sunburned skin.
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noun
- The act of making someone feel calm, less upset, or less painful.
- The soothing of the crying child took patience.
- Gentle massage is good for the soothing of sore muscles.
- The soothing of tensions between the two groups was a slow process.