soothing

Definitions

Having a gently calming or relaxing effect.

Reducing pain or discomfort; alleviating.

Examples

The soothing sound of the ocean waves helped me fall asleep quickly.

She applied a soothing lotion to her sunburned skin to relieve the pain.

The soft, ambient music created a soothing atmosphere in the waiting room.

Synonyms

calming relaxing comforting tranquilizing restorative gentle mollifying

Antonyms

agitating irritating disturbing jarring exciting provoking annoying