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soothing

[/ˈsuːðɪŋ/]
adjective
calmante
1. Having a calming or comforting effect; reducing pain, stress, or anxiety
The soothing music helped her relax after a long day.
A música calmante a ajudou a relaxar após um longo dia.
2. Gentle and soft in manner or tone
He spoke in a soothing voice to calm the frightened child.
Ele falou em tom calmante para acalmar a criança assustada.
3. Reducing or alleviating physical discomfort
The soothing balm eased the inflammation on her skin.
O bálsamo calmante aliviou a inflamação de sua pele.
Synonyms
calmingcomfortingrelaxingpeacefulgentletranquilizing
Antonyms
irritatingagitatingdisturbingupsettingstressful

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
calmante
Most common term used in Brazil
Brazil
tranquilizante
Alternative, emphasizing tranquility
Portugal
calmante
Standard usage in European Portuguese
Portugal
apaziguador
More formal or literary usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

soothing to the soul
soothing balm
soothing effect
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