soothing

• Décrit ce qui a un effet apaisant, réconfortant ou soulageant sur l'esprit ou le corps.

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

1. Providing physical reliefB1formal

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

   Soulageant physiquement

   • 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.

   Synonymesanodyneassuasivebalmydemulcentemollientlenitivemitigativepalliative

   Antonymesaggravatingharshinflamingirritatingpainful

2. Calming anxiety or fearB1formal

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

   Apaisant

   • 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.

   Synonymescalmingcomfortinggentleplacativereassuringrestfulsedativetranquilizing

   Antonymesalarmingdistressingfrighteningterrifyingunnervingupsetting

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action d'apaiser, de calmer une douleur ou une souffrance, ou de réduire l'intensité de quelque chose.

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

1. To calm or comfortB1formal

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

   apaiser, calmer, réconforter

   • 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.

   Synonymesassuagecalmcomforteasemollifypacifyquietrelievesettletranquilize

   Antonymesagitateannoydistressexciteirritateprovokeupset

2. To relieve or alleviateB1formal

   To make a physical or emotional discomfort less severe.

   soulager

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

   Synonymesalleviateassuagecalmcomforteasemitigatemollifypacifyquietrelieve

   Antonymesaggravateexacerbateintensifyirritateworsen