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Definition of soothe

soothe

/suːð/
soothe
Adverb:soothingly
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Adjective:soothing
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Past Simple:soothed
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Past Participle:soothed
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Present Participle:soothing
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• verb

1

To gently calm a person or their feelings, reducing agitation, anxiety, or distress.

Example

"The soft lullaby helped soothe the crying infant to sleep."

2

To relieve or ease physical pain, discomfort, or irritation.

Example

"She applied aloe vera gel to soothe her sunburned skin."

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• Rhymes for soothe

• Nearby Words

soon
soonish
soot
soothe
soother
soothing
soothingly

Word Origin & Etymology

From Old English 'sōthian', meaning 'to verify or show to be true', derived from 'sōth' (truth). The sense evolved from agreeing with someone as a form of flattery to calming or comforting them.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Soothe. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/soothe
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