Soothingly
adverb
In a manner that reduces discomfort or distress.
She spoke soothingly to the crying baby.
Often appears as...
- speak soothingly
- hum soothingly
adverb
In a manner that reduces discomfort or distress.
She spoke soothingly to the crying baby.
Often appears as...
- speak soothingly
- hum soothingly
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Pro Tip 1/3Emotional Support
Use 'soothingly' to describe actions that provide emotional comfort or relaxation.
He spoke soothingly to his friend after a tough day.
Pro Tip 2/3Calming Situations
'Soothingly' is often used in contexts where someone or something is being calmed or pacified.
The therapist spoke soothingly to help the patient relax.
Pro Tip 3/3Use with Care
Overusing 'soothingly' can make language seem insincere or patronizing; use it genuinely.
The nurse hummed soothingly, making sure she sounded sincere.
Pro Tip 1/3Emotional Support
Use 'soothingly' to describe actions that provide emotional comfort or relaxation.
He spoke soothingly to his friend after a tough day.
Pro Tip 2/3Calming Situations
'Soothingly' is often used in contexts where someone or something is being calmed or pacified.
The therapist spoke soothingly to help the patient relax.
Pro Tip 3/3Use with Care
Overusing 'soothingly' can make language seem insincere or patronizing; use it genuinely.
The nurse hummed soothingly, making sure she sounded sincere.
Pro Tip 1/3Emotional Support
Use 'soothingly' to describe actions that provide emotional comfort or relaxation.
He spoke soothingly to his friend after a tough day.
Pro Tip 2/3Calming Situations
'Soothingly' is often used in contexts where someone or something is being calmed or pacified.
The therapist spoke soothingly to help the patient relax.
Pro Tip 3/3Use with Care
Overusing 'soothingly' can make language seem insincere or patronizing; use it genuinely.
The nurse hummed soothingly, making sure she sounded sincere.
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Quote examples
Mason Cooley
American Writer
I'm being treated like a sex object, cried the lady. No matter. I will take care of it, said Time soothingly.
Quote examples
Mason Cooley
American Writer
I'm being treated like a sex object, cried the lady. No matter. I will take care of it, said Time soothingly.
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