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Definition of soothingly adverb from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

soothingly

adverb
 
/ˈsuːðɪŋli/
 
/ˈsuːðɪŋli/
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  1. in a way that makes somebody who is anxious, upset, etc. feel calmer
    • ‘There's no need to worry,’ he said soothingly.
  2. in a way that makes a tense or painful part of your body feel more comfortable
    • She rubbed his back soothingly.
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