soothing — having a gently calming or relaxing effect; reducing pain or discomfort
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: having a gently calming or relaxing effect; reducing pain or discomfort
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈsuːðɪŋ/
Korean meaning: 부드럽게 진정시키는, 달래는, 위로가 되는
Korean pronunciation: **수**딩
Example Sentences
- My grandmother's soothing voice could calm even the most stubborn baby.
- The spa promised a soothing experience, but the massage therapist had hands like a construction worker.
- She applied soothing aloe vera gel to her sunburned skin.
soothing
ADJECTIVE//ˈsuːðɪŋ//
having a gently calming or relaxing effect; reducing pain or discomfort
A mother's soothing lullaby calms her crying baby to sleep.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
고대 영어 'sothe(진실, 달래다)'에서 유래했으며, 원래는 '진실을 말하다'라는 뜻이었지만 점차 '달래다, 위로하다'의 의미로 발전했습니다.
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📝Examples
“My grandmother's soothing voice could calm even the most stubborn baby.”
“The spa promised a soothing experience, but the massage therapist had hands like a construction worker.”
“She applied soothing aloe vera gel to her sunburned skin.”
“The teacher's soothing explanation made the complex math problem seem simple.”
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