Soothing

Word SOOTHING
Character 8
Hyphenation sooth ing
Pronunciations /ˈsuːðɪŋ/

Definitions and meanings of "Soothing"

What do we mean by soothing?

Tending to soothe. adjective

The act of one who soothes; that which soothes. noun

A. & n. from soothe, v.

Tending to soothe. adjective

Giving relief. adjective

Freeing from fear or anxiety. adjective

Present participle of soothe. verb

The act by which somebody is soothed. noun

Affording physical relief adjective

Freeing from fear and anxiety adjective

To restore to ease, comfort, or tranquility; relieve; calm; quiet; refresh.

To allay; assuage; mitigate; soften.

To smooth over; render less obnoxious.

To calm or placate someone or some situation.

To ease or relieve pain or suffering.

To temporise by assent, concession, flattery, or cajolery.

To bring comfort or relief.

To keep in good humour; wheedle; cajole; flatter.

To prove true; verify; confirm as true.

To confirm the statements of; maintain the truthfulness of (a person); bear out.

To assent to; yield to; humour by agreement or concession.

A big, huge boner is sometimes referred to as a soothing. Urban Dictionary

To be relaxing similar to marinating and chilling Urban Dictionary

Appropriate response after hearing a compliment. Used in a way similar to "burn", but is used after a compliment rather than an insult. Urban Dictionary

Rural Tamil slang meaning buttocks/ass. Urban Dictionary

Short for forsooth. See also ro. Urban Dictionary

Having a readily-available stress release when trapped in recurring, highly-tense situations, such as traffic jams or DMV lines. Being nut soothed has the same effect of drinking hot coffee on a cold day, being distracted by good music or having a dog lick your face. It's not quite as dramatic as winning the lottery, being molested by your favorite porn star, or watching your football hero head-butt an annoying competitor, however. Urban Dictionary

A fancy way to say "so to speak" Urban Dictionary

Self-soothe Verb: (very much a doing word). (used with or without noun / object) such as self-soother. Gender: Predominant female application but technically neutral. Primary Definitions. Formal Definition 1. Masturbation primarily for the purposes of mental rather than physical distraction. New Age Defintion 2. Wanking as a function of wellbeing and mindfulness. Most Common Defintion 3. Route to female orgasm / physical pleasure where urgency and need for efficiency prohibit the involvement of a needy, fumbling, partner. Urban Dictionary

An alternate way of saying 'calm your balls', or simply 'calm down'. Used when someone REALLY needs to eat a Snickers, but there are none available. Urban Dictionary

A game in which Kool n' Soothe cold compress pads are used for the enjoyment of many. The aim of the game is to hit a body part of another player 5 points for a headshot 10 points for a cunt or cock shot 3 points for arms 2 points for chest/ stomach alternatively, just try to inflict as much cold pain as possible.....enjoy Urban Dictionary

Synonyms and Antonyms for Soothing

The word "soothing" in example sentences

Peter gave Jack a nip now and again from the flask, and before we turned in in camp he gave him what he called a soothing draught from a little medicine chest that he carried in his saddle-bag. ❋ Henry Lawson (1894)

Globe and Mail personal finance writer Rob Carrick also warns that those who took on hefty debts should ignore what he calls the soothing message from Mr. Carney and use the time wisely. ❋ Unknown (2010)

Instead of screaming and sweating, they smile broadly and speak in soothing, therapeutic terms. ❋ Unknown (2009)

The very winds whispered in soothing accents, and maternal nature bade me weep no more. ❋ Unknown (2010)

Mr. Davidson started to corroborate in soothing phrases, but was waved to silence by Dick, who continued: ❋ Unknown (2010)

Via the USSC, the United States has played a valuable role in soothing some Israeli fears about Palestinian security forces, but more could be done on a broader scale. ❋ Unknown (2009)

If you ever want to come over and hold our hand while telling us it will be okay in soothing, dulcet tones, that would be fine too. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Reading a good book at night, and eating wholesome food, surrounding yourself in soothing music, or having productive conversation with family and friends, seem to keep a relaxed and safe feeling in the home. ❋ Unknown (2006)

Your child will truly be enveloped in soothing, peaceful sleep environment. ❋ Unknown (2006)

She spoke in soothing words and stroked my arm repeatedly. ❋ Jessica (2006)

You must understand that the word soothing is used not to mean soothing the public, but soothing the corporate elites of media and government. ❋ Unknown (2007)

My grandmother had a struggle of it, but she succeeded in soothing the sensitive cousin, who consented at length to don her best dress and go to the wedding. ❋ Unknown (1912)

And Jack found the phrase soothing whenever she uttered it, and plunged straightway into further revelations of his ebullient past. ❋ B. M. Bower (1905)

Disengaging one of her hands, Aurelia laid it on his shoulder, while she answered in soothing tones: ❋ Pauline Elizabeth (1902)

"[Look at you]. You've [got] a soothing." ❋ Running Out Of Patience (2007)

[The lads] and i were soothing out [last night] ❋ Timmy Solly (2006)

Person 1: "Dude, you look nice today." Person 2: "[Thanks]!" [Person 3]: "[Soothe]!" ❋ Veryumble (2012)

My sooth is [burning]. ❋ Drjelly (2006)

You like furnaces? [I do] too, [forsooth]! ❋ Emilave (2003)

"I am brain dead, [stuck in traffic] with rain. [Nut soothed] listening to [Mahler's] Symphony #2, "Resurrection" on the radio." ❋ El Conejo Feliz (2010)

Buddy, pal, chum, friend, I would be quite [appreciative] if you were to cease your [shitfuckery] as soon as conceivably possible, even for a mere five minutes. I am, [sooth forspokenth], tired of your fucking shit. ❋ The Insult Man (2022)

1. " He / she / they/ .. have really [p7] everyone just f**k off for 10 mins while I [self-soothe]." 2. There appears to be noone around tonight who I find more attractive then myself. I might as well self-soothe. 3 Shit, life has gone badly wrong, I feel terrible and really shouldnt be thinking about sex [but, fuck] it, it's popped into my head so I'm going to have to self-soothe. ❋ Selfsoothe (2019)

"Can you [seriously] believe what just happened?!" "[Whoa], soothe your boobs, it's not a [big deal]." ❋ Purple Derple (2017)

Kool n' Soothe Slapsies - the [coolest] [game] in [the world] ❋ Bicybagz+Tisticles (2006)

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