soothingly

/ˈsuːðɪŋli/
adverb
  1. In a way that makes someone feel calm, less upset, or less painful.
    • He rubbed the ointment soothingly onto the sunburned skin.
    • The music played soothingly in the background as guests arrived.
    • She spoke soothingly to the frightened child.
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