soothingly
|sooth/ing/ly|
B2
/ˈsuːðɪŋli/
(soothe)
calming effect
Etymology
Etymology Information
'soothe' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'sōthian,' where 'sōth' meant 'truth.'
Historical Evolution
'sōthian' transformed into the Middle English word 'sothen,' and eventually became the modern English word 'soothe.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to verify or prove true,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to calm or relieve.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adverb 1
in a manner that calms or relieves.
She spoke soothingly to the frightened child.
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