soothing meaning

UK US /ˈsuðɪŋ/ 2 syllables

soothing (adjective): affording physical relief.

soothing has 2 meanings in this dictionary.

soothing as an adjective

  1. affording physical relief
    • a soothing ointment for her sunburn

    Similar: comfortable

  2. freeing from fear and anxiety

    Synonyms: assuasive

    Similar: reassuring

How to pronounce soothing

soothing is pronounced /ˈsuðɪŋ/ in American English. It has 2 syllables, with the stress on the first syllable.

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