soothing
/ˈsuːðɪŋ/ noun C2- The act by which somebody is soothed.
Plural soothings
From the library
“Well, perhaps not,” said Alice in a soothing tone: “don’t be angry about it.
I have a slight headache and this room is deliciously cool and soothing.”
there!” said Holmes, soothing, patting him upon the shoulder.
Might I trouble you for a match?” He drew in the smoke of his cigarette as if the soothing influence was grateful to him.
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