soothingly
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/ˈsuːðɪŋli/
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/ˈsuːðɪŋli/
In a way that calms someone down or makes them feel better.
‘There's no need to worry,’ he said soothingly.
In a way that makes a sore or painful part of your body feel better.
She rubbed his back soothingly.