say soothingly

Frequency: 7.09.5 per million words

to utter words in a calming and gentle manner

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Examples (10)

  • "Don't worry, everything will be alright," she said soothingly to the frightened child.
  • The therapist said soothingly, "Take a deep breath and relax."
  • He tried to say soothingly that the pain would pass soon.
  • "It's just a bad dream," his father said soothingly, stroking his hair.
  • She would always say soothingly to her anxious friend, "You've got this."
  • When the dog whimpered, the owner said soothingly, "Good boy, it's okay."
  • The doctor said soothingly that the procedure would be quick and painless.
  • I wish someone would say soothingly to me that all my problems will disappear.
  • Despite the chaos, the flight attendant managed to say soothingly, "Please remain calm."
  • He paused, then said soothingly, trying to ease her fears about the upcoming presentation.