speak soothingly

Frequency: 7.210.1 per million words

to talk to someone in a calming and gentle voice

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Examples (10)

  • She always speaks soothingly to her frightened child.
  • The therapist spoke soothingly, trying to calm the anxious patient.
  • He will speak soothingly to the upset dog to prevent it from barking.
  • If you speak soothingly, you can often de-escalate a tense situation.
  • The mother began to speak soothingly, gently stroking her baby's head.
  • Even when stressed, she manages to speak soothingly to her colleagues.
  • Having someone speak soothingly can make a big difference in a crisis.
  • They spoke soothingly to the nervous crowd, urging them to remain calm.
  • He's learning to speak more soothingly when dealing with customer complaints.
  • The doctor speaks very soothingly, which helps put patients at ease.