The soil was soothing, strengthening, cleansing and healing. From LearnThat.org. [Luther Standing Bear.]
A soothing ointment for her sunburn. From Wordnet, Princeton University.
Adjective : a soothing voice. ,a soothing cough syrup. From Dictionary.com.
She spoke in soothing words and stroked my arm repeatedly. From Wordnik.com. [Entitlement] Reference
Your child will truly be enveloped in soothing, peaceful sleep environment. From Wordnik.com. [Innovative Mother’s Helpers – The Miracle Blanket] Reference
The very winds whispered in soothing accents, and maternal nature bade me weep no more. From Wordnik.com. [Chapter 9] Reference
Instead of screaming and sweating, they smile broadly and speak in soothing, therapeutic terms. From Wordnik.com. [Did Christianity Cause the Crash?] Reference
Disengaging one of her hands, Aurelia laid it on his shoulder, while she answered in soothing tones. From Wordnik.com. [Hagar's Daughter: A Story of Southern Caste Prejudice] Reference
"Nobody to talk to but me?" said Mrs. Plumfield, after again soothing her for some time – "what do you mean, dear?". From Wordnik.com. [Queechy] Reference
If you ever want to come over and hold our hand while telling us it will be okay in soothing, dulcet tones, that would be fine too. From Wordnik.com. [MONDAY] Reference
Thus we have Pythagoras described as soothing mental afflictions, and bodily ones also, by rhythmic measure and by song. From Wordnik.com. [A Short History of Greek Philosophy] Reference
I think self-soothing is the answer. From Wordnik.com. [Hush | Her Bad Mother] Reference
His voice crooned away in soothing diminuendo. From Wordnik.com. [CHAPTER 19] Reference
There is something so 'soothing' about these scenes. From Wordnik.com. [Turning out....] Reference
Spaces fill with a kind of soothing electric vibration. From Wordnik.com. [CNN Transcript Apr 21, 2007] Reference
Apparently, Emily isn't doing a great job "soothing" Jake. From Wordnik.com. [You Be the Critic: IDOL, ONE TREE HILL and JERICHO | the TV addict] Reference
The assurances of a family arrangement sound kind of soothing actually. From Wordnik.com. ["Love in the Time of Commenters."] Reference
Although the other look was kind of soothing, it also seemed washed out and boring. From Wordnik.com. [Archive 2006-02-01] Reference
That's the kind of soothing PR that we've been getting ever since the nuclear age began. From Wordnik.com. [Norman Solomon: Welcome to the Nuclear Club] Reference
And honestly, I find the noise of the machine to be kind of soothing-it's loud but rhythmic. From Wordnik.com. [I'm Counting on You To Give Me 45 Minutes of Material] Reference
It's a politically "soothing" product, designed to flatter the racially egalitarian consumer. From Wordnik.com. [What can you say about those atheists who believe in God?] Reference
I think the middle part was a "soothing" signal to the audience: this man is going to thank me if I work hard. From Wordnik.com. [On Obama's victory style] Reference
It even features the silly "soothing" music that the Avatar editor has, and that both are again imitating from the Wii. From Wordnik.com. [Archive 2008-12-01] Reference
For insomniacs, Oz will suggest relaxation applications, such as soothing games, permitting a gradual descent into sleep. From Wordnik.com. [Archive 2009-11-01] Reference
That speak to me in soothing, idle sounds. From Wordnik.com. [Poems: Descriptive, Dramatic, Legendary and Contemplative, by William Gilmore Simms, Esq. In Two Volumes: Vol. II. I. Southern Passages and Pictures; II. Historical and Dramatic Sketches; III. Scripture Legends; IV. Francesca Da Rimini] Reference
Th 'unpleasing truth in soothing words they tell. From Wordnik.com. [The History of Joseph: A Poem] Reference
They were the kind of soothing, fluffy pop I needed for today. From Wordnik.com. [Anime Nano!] Reference
Under such circumstances, said Mr. Adams, I have no "soothing" words for. From Wordnik.com. [John Quincy Adams American Statesmen Series] Reference
Uproar as 'soothing' birdsong radio station is axed in favour of rock and pop. From Wordnik.com. [WN.com - Articles related to Multitasker Beyonce thrives on hectic pace] Reference
It's the kind of soothing song you would use to entertain a date in the 1950s. From Wordnik.com. [courierpress.com Stories] Reference
In the morning, when Jeanne brushes my hair, I feel a kind of soothing titillation which lasts all day. From Wordnik.com. [The Dangerous Age] Reference
"That glimpse we had into the other room almost makes one recall the soothing system of Doctor Maillard. From Wordnik.com. [The Treasure-Train] Reference
"I think 'Lead, kindly light,' would be ever so much more suitable," suggested Sara Ray, "and it is kind of soothing and melancholy too.". From Wordnik.com. [The Golden Road] Reference
"I felt a kind of soothing slumber stealing over me. From Wordnik.com. [Cosmic Consciousness] Reference
It always seems to be kind of soothing and comforting when a man's tired and fagged out. ". From Wordnik.com. [Sixes and Sevens] Reference
It was soothing, a release for inner turmoil she could not articulate. From Wordnik.com. [An Armful Of Agony] Reference
His campaign was all about soothing the renewed anxieties Yankelovich describes. From Wordnik.com. [Saxophone Vs. Sacrifice] Reference
Some teachers calmed their upset students with soothing nostrums that verged on psychobabble. From Wordnik.com. [Bitter Lessons] Reference
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