has been soothing

• present perfect progressive

  present perfect progressive

  Used to describe an action that began in the past, has continued continuously, and is still in progress.

  of soothe (3rd person singular).
  soothe

  verb (used with object)

  to tranquilize or calm (a person or their emotions); relieve, comfort, or refresh.

Related Words

• allay
• alleviate
• appease
• assuage
• cool
• mitigate
• mollify
• pacify
• relieve
• soften