soothe
verb (used with object)
to tranquilize or calm (a person or their emotions); relieve, comfort, or refresh.
was soothing
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past progressiveof soothe.past progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or continuous state that was happening at a specific time in the past.
Example Sentences
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It was soothing and socially safe, but it required people to override their own experience to fit the story.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 2, 2026
It was soothing to sit in a room with other people who behaved in many of the same ways I did.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 4, 2025
"I was soothing her, telling her not to be afraid, that nothing would happen. She was calling on God and the prophets for help," Rima says.
From BBC ● Sep. 29, 2024
The minister’s parliamentary performance was soothing to the all-powerful police unions, reassuring to Mr. Macron’s crucial constituents on the right, and offered a nod to those disturbed by the violence.
From New York Times ● Dec. 12, 2020
His voice was soothing and hushed in mystery.
From "The Westing Game" by Ellen Raskin
