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.