Added 10 October 2026 soothing /ˈsuːðɪŋ/ adjective Categories: Describing WordsUncommon Words In Latin: dēlēnificus Wiktionary adjective ! Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about soothing at Wordnik → Where our words come from → Affording physical relief. a soothing ointment for her sunburn Freeing from fear and anxiety. Related Words: assuasivecomfortablecomfyreassuringcalmingpacifyingdemulcentrelaxingrelaxantcomfortingsoftresting Back to today's word