Soothe
verb
To make calm or peaceful.
The lullaby soothed the baby to sleep.
Often appears as...
- soothe the pain
- soothe the nerves
verb
To reduce pain or unpleasant feeling.
Applying aloe vera can soothe a sunburn.
Often appears as...
- soothe a burn
- soothe an itch
verb
To make someone less angry or upset.
Her words soothed his anger.
Often appears as...
- soothe someone's anger
- soothe a troubled mind
verb
To provide physical relief or comfort.
After a long day, a hot bath can soothe tired muscles.
Often appears as...
- soothe tired muscles
- soothe a sore throat
verb
To make calm or peaceful.
The lullaby soothed the baby to sleep.
Often appears as...
- soothe the pain
- soothe the nerves
verb
To reduce pain or unpleasant feeling.
Applying aloe vera can soothe a sunburn.
Often appears as...
- soothe a burn
- soothe an itch
verb
To make someone less angry or upset.
Her words soothed his anger.
Often appears as...
- soothe someone's anger
- soothe a troubled mind
verb
To provide physical relief or comfort.
After a long day, a hot bath can soothe tired muscles.
Often appears as...
- soothe tired muscles
- soothe a sore throat
Definition 1 of 4
Pro Tip 1/3Emotional Comfort
Used to describe actions that bring peace of mind or emotional stability.
A warm hug from her friend soothed her after the difficult news.
Pro Tip 2/3Calming Presence
Can describe a person whose demeanor or presence brings calm to a situation.
His steady voice soothed the crowd's agitation.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Instant
The soothing effect often takes some time and is gradual, not immediate.
Listening to the waves slowly soothed her nerves.
Pro Tip 1/3Emotional Comfort
Used to describe actions that bring peace of mind or emotional stability.
A warm hug from her friend soothed her after the difficult news.
Pro Tip 2/3Calming Presence
Can describe a person whose demeanor or presence brings calm to a situation.
His steady voice soothed the crowd's agitation.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Instant
The soothing effect often takes some time and is gradual, not immediate.
Listening to the waves slowly soothed her nerves.
Pro Tip 1/3Emotional Comfort
Used to describe actions that bring peace of mind or emotional stability.
A warm hug from her friend soothed her after the difficult news.
Pro Tip 2/3Calming Presence
Can describe a person whose demeanor or presence brings calm to a situation.
His steady voice soothed the crowd's agitation.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Instant
The soothing effect often takes some time and is gradual, not immediate.
Listening to the waves slowly soothed her nerves.
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Elephants Being...
They perform consolation behaviour, reassuring others in distress through soothing vocalisations and comforting gestures with their trunks. They also help each other in times of need and even appear to mourn the death of friends and family just like humans. These behaviours can be seen in close-knit elephant families,
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10 steps to boost your...
but it's better to make these vital changes when you have the time to think about them, and not under the stressful conditions when we usually make these very important decisions. Not every day can be a spa day, but I think a financial day will leave you feeling soothed and pampered.
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Courtney Martin:...
She was talking about board meetings, she was founding peace organizations, she was coordinating carpools, she was consoling friends -- all these daily acts of care and creativity. And surely, at three and four years old, I was listening to the soothing sound of her voice,
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Digital humans that look...
On video calls, I never have to grow old. And as you can imagine, this is going to be used to give virtual assistants a body and a face. A humanity. I already love it that when I talk to virtual assistants, they answer back in a soothing, humanlike voice.
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Elephants' Incredible...
sense of self to us elephants have shown impressive emotional intelligence - they perform consolation behavior reassuring others in distress through soothing vocalizations and comforting gestures with their trunks they also help each
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How sleep affects your...
actually offers a form of emotional first aid. Because it's during sleep at night that we take these difficult emotional experiences that we've been having during the day, and that sleep acts almost like a nocturnal soothing balm,
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What it's like to have...
feeling exhausted and in despair. My equally desperate mother would attempt to soothe me and herself by putting on some music. She would play peaceful music to soothe our aching hearts. And we'd lie together on the floor
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Can you play the sitar?...
the thing it's beautiful and the range of the instrument I mean it can go from calm soothing meditation to full-on face-melting licks at 400 beats per minute that could only be described as
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The science of spiciness...
Why does your mouth feel like it's on fire when you eat a spicy pepper? And how do you soothe the burn? Why does wasabi make your eyes water?
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Get in the Car! PIPE Dog...
this hot summer day Cesar uses water to soothe and refresh olive this also helps to lower her anxiety wet the muzzle with the muscle
Video examples
Elephants Being...
They perform consolation behaviour, reassuring others in distress through soothing vocalisations and comforting gestures with their trunks. They also help each other in times of need and even appear to mourn the death of friends and family just like humans. These behaviours can be seen in close-knit elephant families,
Video examples
10 steps to boost your...
but it's better to make these vital changes when you have the time to think about them, and not under the stressful conditions when we usually make these very important decisions. Not every day can be a spa day, but I think a financial day will leave you feeling soothed and pampered.
Video examples
Courtney Martin:...
She was talking about board meetings, she was founding peace organizations, she was coordinating carpools, she was consoling friends -- all these daily acts of care and creativity. And surely, at three and four years old, I was listening to the soothing sound of her voice,
Video examples
Digital humans that look...
On video calls, I never have to grow old. And as you can imagine, this is going to be used to give virtual assistants a body and a face. A humanity. I already love it that when I talk to virtual assistants, they answer back in a soothing, humanlike voice.
Video examples
Elephants' Incredible...
sense of self to us elephants have shown impressive emotional intelligence - they perform consolation behavior reassuring others in distress through soothing vocalizations and comforting gestures with their trunks they also help each
Video examples
How sleep affects your...
actually offers a form of emotional first aid. Because it's during sleep at night that we take these difficult emotional experiences that we've been having during the day, and that sleep acts almost like a nocturnal soothing balm,
Video examples
What it's like to have...
feeling exhausted and in despair. My equally desperate mother would attempt to soothe me and herself by putting on some music. She would play peaceful music to soothe our aching hearts. And we'd lie together on the floor
Video examples
Can you play the sitar?...
the thing it's beautiful and the range of the instrument I mean it can go from calm soothing meditation to full-on face-melting licks at 400 beats per minute that could only be described as
Video examples
The science of spiciness...
Why does your mouth feel like it's on fire when you eat a spicy pepper? And how do you soothe the burn? Why does wasabi make your eyes water?
Video examples
Get in the Car! PIPE Dog...
this hot summer day Cesar uses water to soothe and refresh olive this also helps to lower her anxiety wet the muzzle with the muscle
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Quote examples
Avi Kaplan
American Musician
It's really important for me that the people who listen to my music get something that can hopefully help them get through whatever they're going through. Music is the only thing that's able to help sooth my soul in that way, and my goal is to always put things out there that that do the same thing for other people.
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Lady Gaga
American Singer
History shows us that in times of people feeling like they are in need of some sort of rebellion or protests, the artists rise because the poetry we create about pain and its relationship to culture in the world begins to soothe and heal people who are feeling confused or afraid.
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Nile Rodgers
American Musician
When I go on vacation, I take very few clothes and a whole lot of books. It's the most soothing thing in the world. Reading 'Moby-Dick' is like being in a time machine. I almost feel as excited as the first time I read it and I always find something new.
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Stanley A. McChrystal
American Footballer
Soldiers fighting a daily battle under frightening conditions can feel their leaders are far removed from their reality. There's no magic cure for this challenge, and soothing words that aren't backed up by action encourage cynicism.
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Kajal Aggarwal
Indian Actress
I don't believe any color in particular can bring good luck. I think it's just a coincidence that I was introduced in white costumes. That said, the color is very soothing. So, my house is all white.
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Paul Walker
American Actor
Surfing soothes me, it's always been a kind of Zen experience for me. The ocean is so magnificent, peaceful, and awesome. The rest of the world disappears for me when I'm on a wave.
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Torrey DeVitto
American Actress
For me, calling my mom really helps soothe me when I'm spiraling. Having someone to talk to, whether it's a therapist, your brother, or a friend, can be such a positive thing.
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Graham Nash
British Musician
We want to get this good music to as many people as possible because I think it heals, it soothes, I think music is incredibly important, especially in today's chaos.
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Mel Torme
American Musician
I would be a liar if I said it wouldn't be lovely and soothing - that's the word - to have a hit single or a hit album.
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Leona Lewis
British Musician
I really love getting hot stone massages. They really help me relax and it's so soothing for your muscles.
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Avi Kaplan
American Musician
It's really important for me that the people who listen to my music get something that can hopefully help them get through whatever they're going through. Music is the only thing that's able to help sooth my soul in that way, and my goal is to always put things out there that that do the same thing for other people.
Quote examples
Lady Gaga
American Singer
History shows us that in times of people feeling like they are in need of some sort of rebellion or protests, the artists rise because the poetry we create about pain and its relationship to culture in the world begins to soothe and heal people who are feeling confused or afraid.
Quote examples
Nile Rodgers
American Musician
When I go on vacation, I take very few clothes and a whole lot of books. It's the most soothing thing in the world. Reading 'Moby-Dick' is like being in a time machine. I almost feel as excited as the first time I read it and I always find something new.
Quote examples
Stanley A. McChrystal
American Footballer
Soldiers fighting a daily battle under frightening conditions can feel their leaders are far removed from their reality. There's no magic cure for this challenge, and soothing words that aren't backed up by action encourage cynicism.
Quote examples
Kajal Aggarwal
Indian Actress
I don't believe any color in particular can bring good luck. I think it's just a coincidence that I was introduced in white costumes. That said, the color is very soothing. So, my house is all white.
Quote examples
Paul Walker
American Actor
Surfing soothes me, it's always been a kind of Zen experience for me. The ocean is so magnificent, peaceful, and awesome. The rest of the world disappears for me when I'm on a wave.
Quote examples
Torrey DeVitto
American Actress
For me, calling my mom really helps soothe me when I'm spiraling. Having someone to talk to, whether it's a therapist, your brother, or a friend, can be such a positive thing.
Quote examples
Graham Nash
British Musician
We want to get this good music to as many people as possible because I think it heals, it soothes, I think music is incredibly important, especially in today's chaos.
Quote examples
Mel Torme
American Musician
I would be a liar if I said it wouldn't be lovely and soothing - that's the word - to have a hit single or a hit album.
Quote examples
Leona Lewis
British Musician
I really love getting hot stone massages. They really help me relax and it's so soothing for your muscles.
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