soothingly

Examples

• All

• "You're going to be all right," Decker spoke soothingly as he worked.

  Fiction book (1998)

• Now, now, they are quick to interject soothingly; she mustn't think they're criticizing her.

  Fiction book (1996)

• "I'm sure everything will be fine," he said soothingly, and turned to the merchant.

  Fiction book (2000)

• "Brianna spoke soothingly, reaching out to try to smooth the hair back from my face.

  Fiction book (1992)

• I was frantic. "There's no need to be upset," he said soothingly, taking her in his arms.

  Fiction book (1994)

• The bells of Saint Andrew's were soothingly familiar, even in those unfamiliar surroundings.

  Lady in White (1988)

• "You're okay, son," Edie said soothingly as she and Jools cut more of the canvas away.

  Fiction book (2002)

• During the interrogation, he soothingly strokes her hand and tries to remove the ring without arousing her suspicion.

  Fiction book (1998)

• Isabella leaned forward, whispering softly, soothingly into the ears of her mount.

  Fiction book (2002)

• "It's all right," he assured her soothingly as he held her closer.

Synonyms

G

gently

vssoothingly

372 1.0

To do something with little force to avoid hurting or making noise

specifically aims to ease distress rather than just use a mild touch

C

calmly

vssoothingly

110 1.0

In a calm, steady way without showing anger or nervousness

is oriented toward comforting or relieving distress rather than mere peace

T

tenderly

vssoothingly

23 1.6

In a gentle, caring way that shows love

places stronger emphasis on relieving distress rather than affection

S

serenely

vssoothingly

7 3.9

In a calm, peaceful way without worry

relates more to active relief of distress than to being untroubled

R

reassuringly

vssoothingly

6 3.5

In a way that makes someone feel less worried

works to relieve deeper distress and comfort beyond mere reassurance

B

benignly

vssoothingly

3 5.8

In a kind and gentle way that does no harm

focuses on easing distress specifically rather than general benevolence

P

placidly

vssoothingly

3 5.2

To act calmly and peacefully without showing excitement

works to comfort or relieve distress rather than just avoiding excitement

C

comfortingly

vssoothingly

2 3.3

In a way that makes someone feel calm and less worried

focuses more on reducing distress itself rather than just easing worry

T

tranquilly

vssoothingly

1 4.8

In a calm and peaceful way

aims to comfort or ease distress rather than only describe calmness

C

consolingly

vssoothingly

1 5.6

In a way that helps someone feel less sad

aims to relieve distress more generally rather than only give comfort

P

placatingly

vssoothingly

1 8.0

To say or do something calmly to make someone less angry

aims to ease distress itself rather than only placate emotions

R

restfully

vssoothingly

1 2.5

In a calm, peaceful way that helps you rest

focuses on easing distress or upset rather than only promoting rest

C

calmingly

vssoothingly

3.7

In a gentle way that makes someone feel less afraid or worried

targets reducing distress more directly rather than only easing tension

A

appeasingly

vssoothingly

6.7

In a calm way to make someone less angry or upset

addresses emotional relief more broadly, not only conflict avoidance

M

mellowly

vssoothingly

4.2

In a gentle, calm, and pleasant way

is used more for active relief of distress than for smoothness

Antonyms

D

distressingly

3 6.5

In a way that makes people feel worried or unhappy

How Soothing

soothingly

4 3.0

comfortingly

2 3.3

reassuringly

6 3.5

gently

372 1.0

softly

95 1.0

Surface Forms

Morphology

Etymology