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soothing

adj.
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈsuðɪŋ// UK //sˈuːðɪŋ// sooth·ing

adj. having a gentle effect that makes you feel calm or lessens your pain.

adj. producing a sedative or palliative effect; reducing agitation or physical discomfort. Often used to describe sounds, tactile sensations, or medicinal treatments.


SIMPLE

The rain makes a soothing sound against the window.

CONTEXTUAL

After a long day at the office, she finds that listening to classical music has a soothing effect on her nerves.

COMPLEX

The therapist used a soothing tone of voice to help the patient navigate the stressful memory without becoming overwhelmed by anxiety.

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Often used predicatively after linking verbs like 'be', 'feel', or 'sound', or attributively before a noun.

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