soothingly

[US]/'su:ðiŋli/
[UK]/ˈsu ðɪ ŋlɪ/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adv. in a calming and comforting manner; in a pain-relieving manner.

Example Sentences

Parents croon soothingly to infants.

The mother talked soothingly to her child.

He continued to talk quietly and soothingly to the girl until her frightened grip on his arm was relaxed.

The music played soothingly in the background.

She spoke to him soothingly to calm his nerves.

The therapist's voice was soothingly reassuring.

She applied the lotion soothingly to her sunburned skin.

The warm tea soothes my throat soothingly.

The soft lighting in the room created a soothingly cozy atmosphere.

The gentle breeze blew soothingly through the open window.

She sang soothingly to her baby to help him fall asleep.

The sound of rain on the roof was soothingly calming.

He massaged her shoulders soothingly to relieve tension.

Real-world Examples

“Potter, ” said Madam Pomfrey soothingly, “it's all right.

Source: Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban

" You won't, dear, we'll find an antidote, don't worry, " said Mrs. Weasley soothingly.

Source: Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince

His hands caressed her tumbled hair gently, soothingly, and his voice was gentle too.

Source: Gone with the Wind

Holmes put his hand soothingly upon his arm.

Source: The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes: New Cases (Volume 1)

" Foolish woman" ! responded the physician, half coldly, half soothingly.

Source: Red characters

" And in Paris, my dear sir, " added the lawyer soothingly.

Source: New Arabian Nights (Volume 1)

" Yes, dear Clifford, the picture shall be covered, " said Hepzibah soothingly.

Source: Seven-angled Tower (Part 1)

" I'll run round to our good friend Mr. Knight, " said Mr. Farolles soothingly.

Source: Garden Party (Part 1)

" Poor mama" ! Alice said again, soothingly.

Source: Lonely Heart (Part 1)

'Only " eight bells, " ' said Knight soothingly.

Source: A pair of blue eyes (Part 2)

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