Soothe/suːð/ Definition 1 of 4Pro Tip 1/3Emotional Comfort Used to describe actions that bring peace of mind or emotional stability. A warm hug from her friend soothed her after the difficult news. Pro Tip 2/3Calming Presence Can describe a person whose demeanor or presence brings calm to a situation. His steady voice soothed the crowd's agitation. Pro Tip 3/3Not Instant The soothing effect often takes some time and is gradual, not immediate. Listening to the waves slowly soothed her nerves.