soothe
verb (used with object)
to tranquilize or calm (a person or their emotions); relieve, comfort, or refresh.
is soothing
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present progressiveof soothe (3rd person singular).present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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But Booth’s writing is soothing, and his overall message — investing is simply a bet on human innovation and progress — is a truism worth repeating.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 14, 2026
As the embassy posted on X on Thursday: "She's very energetic and her cute appearance is soothing."
From BBC ● Sep. 13, 2024
The king thinks traditional architecture is soothing and properly scaled — and that the “stipulations” enforced by the Duchy foster order, in a good way.
From Washington Post ● May 2, 2023
As quirky and cute as it is soothing and informative, the show is a celebration of L.A.’s often overlooked history, diverse communities and neighborhoods.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 26, 2021
The sound of the waves is soothing, and for a while, I forget everything—who I’m with, who I am, where I live.
From "I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter" by Erika L. Sánchez
