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soothing
adjective
: producing feelings of comfort or relief
Full Definition of SOOTHING
: tending to soothe; also : having a sedative effect <soothing syrup>
— sooth·ing·ly adverb
— sooth·ing·ness noun
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First Known Use of SOOTHING
1700
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