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| anodyne |
relieving suffering; soothing. [1/4 definitions] |
| balm |
a soothing, healing ointment, often fragrant. [2/4 definitions] |
| balmy |
soft, mild, and soothing. [1/3 definitions] |
| bask |
to lie in or expose oneself to soothing warmth or atmosphere. [1/3 definitions] |
| berceuse |
a soothing song, as would be sung to an infant; lullaby. |
| demulcent |
soothing, as an ointment or the like. [1/2 definitions] |
| dreamy |
soothing; restful. [1/4 definitions] |
| dulcet |
having a pleasing or soothing quality. [1/2 definitions] |
| embrocation |
a healing or soothing liniment or lotion. [1/2 definitions] |
| emollient |
making soft; soothing, esp. to the skin. [1/2 definitions] |
| lenitive |
mitigating pain, discomfort, or distress; soothing. [1/2 definitions] |
| menthol |
an alcohol derived from peppermint oils or produced synthetically, used in scents and flavorings, in cigarettes, and esp. in medications for its soothing effect on irritated mucous membranes. |
| narcotic |
other substances or treatments having a similar soothing or numbing effect. [1/6 definitions] |
| paregoric |
a soothing medication. [2/3 definitions] |
| quiet |
soothing or restful. [1/14 definitions] |
| salve |
anything that has the effect of healing or soothing, such as a kind word or compliment. [1/3 definitions] |
| unction |
something soothing, as a balm or a comforting manner. [1/4 definitions] |
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