soothing

Describes something that has a calming, comforting, or relieving effect on the mind or body.

ruОписывает то, что оказывает успокаивающее, утешительное или облегчающее воздействие на разум или тело.esDescribe algo que produce un efecto calmante, reconfortante o que alivia la mente o el cuerpo, o que resulta suave y agradable al tacto o a los sentidos.frDécrit ce qui a un effet apaisant, réconfortant ou soulageant sur l'esprit ou le corps.deBezeichnet etwas, das eine beruhigende, tröstende oder lindernde Wirkung auf Geist oder Körper hat.ptDescreve aquilo que acalma, tranquiliza ou alivia a mente ou o corpo; também pode indicar algo suave, agradável e reconfortante aos sentidos.zh形容能使人平静、安慰或减轻身心痛苦的；也指使人感到舒适、柔和、无刺激的。arوصف لما يهدئ النفس أو البدن ويخفف الألم أو القلق ويمنح الطمأنينة والراحة.

1. Providing physical relief B1 formal

   Having a calming or relieving effect on physical discomfort or pain.

   • The soothing balm eased the pain in her muscles.
   • A warm bath can be very soothing for a sore back.
   • The doctor prescribed a soothing ointment for the rash.

   ruУспокаивающийesQue alivia físicamentefrSoulageant physiquementdeLinderndptCalmantezh舒缓的arمُسَكِّن

   Sinónimos: anodyneassuasivebalmydemulcentemollientlenitivemitigativepalliative

   Antónimos: aggravatingharshinflamingirritatingpainful

2. Calming anxiety or fear B1 formal

   Having a gentle, comforting effect that reduces worry, stress, or fear.

   • Her soothing voice helped calm the frightened child.
   • The sound of rain is very soothing and helps me sleep.
   • He found the therapist's words incredibly soothing during his crisis.

   ruУспокаивающийesQue calma la ansiedad o el miedofrApaisantdeBeruhigendptCalmantezh令人安心的arمُهَدِّئ

   Sinónimos: calmingcomfortinggentleplacativereassuringrestfulsedativetranquilizing

   Antónimos: alarmingdistressingfrighteningterrifyingunnervingupsetting

• more soothing comparative form
• most soothing superlative form

A verb used to indicate the act of calming, relieving pain or distress, or making something less intense.

ruГлагол, используемый для обозначения действия по успокоению, облегчению боли или страдания, или уменьшению интенсивности чего-либо.esVerbo que se usa para indicar la acción de calmar, aliviar el dolor o el sufrimiento, o reducir la intensidad de algo.frVerbe utilisé pour désigner l'action d'apaiser, de calmer une douleur ou une souffrance, ou de réduire l'intensité de quelque chose.deVerb, das verwendet wird, um die Handlung des Beruhigens, Linderns von Schmerz oder Leid oder des Abschwächens der Intensität von etwas zu bezeichnen.ptVerbo usado para indicar a ação de acalmar alguém, aliviar a dor ou o sofrimento, ou reduzir a intensidade de algo.zh动词，表示安抚、使平静，减轻疼痛或痛苦，或降低某事物的强度。arفعل يُستخدم للإشارة إلى تهدئة شخص أو تخفيف ألمه أو معاناته، أو التقليل من حدة شيء ما.

1. To calm or comfort B1 formal

   To gently reduce pain, distress, or anxiety; to make someone feel more relaxed.

   • The mother's gentle voice soothed the crying baby.
   • A warm bath can soothe tired muscles.
   • He tried to soothe her fears about the surgery.

   ruУспокаиватьescalmarfrapaiser, calmer, réconforterdeBeruhigenptAcalmarzh安抚arتهدئة

   Sinónimos: assuagecalmcomforteasemollifypacifyquietrelievesettletranquilize

   Antónimos: agitateannoydistressexciteirritateprovokeupset

2. To relieve or alleviate B1 formal

   To make a physical or emotional discomfort less severe.

   • This cream is designed to soothe skin irritation.
   • Drinking herbal tea can soothe a sore throat.
   • The massage helped soothe his aching back.

   ruУспокаиватьesaliviar, calmarfrsoulagerdeLindernptAliviarzh缓解arتخفيف الألم أو الضيق

   Sinónimos: alleviateassuagecalmcomforteasemitigatemollifypacifyquietrelieve

   Antónimos: aggravateexacerbateintensifyirritateworsen

• soothed past participle
• soothed past simple
• soothing present participle
• soothes third person singular