soothed

Meanings

• adjective

  Calmed or tranquilized; relieved of distress or anxiety.

• verb

  To calm or soothe (someone or something)

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Pronunciation

1. /suːðd/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

comply , give way

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with soothed
mooted , scooted , booted , spooted

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Variants

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soothe , soothed , soother , soothers , soothes , soothing

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Forms

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soothes, soothed, soothing

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Etymology

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From old English soðan, soothe, to appease, make peaceful, from soð, quiet, peace.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'soothed' is related to the word 'sofa', as both come from the Old English word 'sofa', meaning 'settle' or 'rest'.

2. In ancient Greece, soothing music was believed to have therapeutic properties and was used to calm the mind and body.

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Related Concepts

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1. Comfort: The feeling or experience of being soothed is often associated with comfort and relief from distress or discomfort.

2. Calm: Calmness and tranquility are related concepts to soothed, as they describe a peaceful and serene state of being.

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Culture

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In literature, 'soothed' is often used to describe the calming effect of nature on troubled characters. For example, in Shakespeare's Macbeth, Lady Macbeth speaks of 'the sound and the fury signifying nothing' and how she would 'wash the blood off [her] hands' to be 'soothed and peace[d]'.

How to Memorize "soothed"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a calm lake on a peaceful day, the water gently lapping against the shore. Imagine the feeling of the sun on your face and the gentle breeze in your hair as you take in the calming scene.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'soothed' with the feeling of relief and calmness. Imagine a warm bath or a soft blanket to help reinforce the concept.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the first letter of each definition: 'Calm And Tranquilize Animals, Cats And Dogs' (CAT ACD).

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