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soothing

sooth·ing

soothing

 
pronunciation:
su thIng
part of speech: adjective
definition: acting to ease pain, tension, or emotional distress.
Put on some soothing music and try to relax.This ointment is quite soothing for sore muscles.
synonyms:
calming, palliative
antonyms:
jarring
derivation: soothingly (adv.)