What is the meaning of soothing?

verb

  • Give moral or emotional strength to.
  • Cause to feel better.
    • usage: "the medicine soothes the pain of the inflammation"

adjective

  • Affording physical relief.
    • usage: "a soothing ointment for her sunburn"
  • Freeing from fear and anxiety.
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