Definition of soothing

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Soothing () a. & n. from Soothe, v..

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Nepenthe :: Nepenthe (n.) A drug used by the ancients to give relief from pain and sorrow; -- by some supposed to have been opium or hasheesh. Hence, anything soothing and comforting..
Downy :: Downy (a.) Made of, or resembling, down. Hence, figuratively: Soft; placid; soothing; quiet..
Salve :: Salve (n.) A soothing remedy or antidote.
Assuasive :: Assuasive (a.) Mitigating; tranquilizing; soothing.
Unction :: Unction (n.) That which is used for anointing; an unguent; an ointment; hence, anything soothing or lenitive..
Anetic :: Anetic (a.) Soothing.
Demulcent :: Demulcent (n.) A substance, usually of a mucilaginous or oily nature, supposed to be capable of soothing an inflamed nervous membrane, or protecting it from irritation. Gum Arabic, glycerin, olive oil, etc., are demulcents..
Bland :: Bland (a.) Mild; soft; gentle; smooth and soothing in manner; suave; as, a bland temper; bland persuasion; a bland sycophant..
Healing :: Healing (a.) Tending to cure; soothing; mollifying; as, the healing art; a healing salve; healing words..
Sugar :: Sugar (n.) Compliment or flattery used to disguise or render acceptable something obnoxious; honeyed or soothing words.
Soothingly :: Soothingly (adv.) In a soothing manner.
Lull :: Lull (v. t.) To cause to rest by soothing influences; to compose; to calm; to soothe; to quiet.
Lull :: Lull (n.) The power or quality of soothing; that which soothes; a lullaby.
Demulsion :: Demulsion (n.) The act of soothing; that which soothes.
Balsamical :: Balsamical (a.) Having the qualities of balsam; containing, or resembling, balsam; soft; mitigative; soothing; restorative..
Demulcent :: Demulcent (a.) Softening; mollifying; soothing; assuasive; as, oil is demulcent..
Lullingly :: Lullingly (adv.) In a lulling manner; soothingly.
Balmy :: Balmy (a.) Having the qualities of balm; odoriferous; aromatic; assuaging; soothing; refreshing; mild.
Dill :: Dill (n.) An herb (Peucedanum graveolens), the seeds of which are moderately warming, pungent, and aromatic, and were formerly used as a soothing medicine for children; -- called also dillseed..
Emollient :: Emollient (n.) An external something or soothing application to allay irritation, soreness, etc..
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