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Soothing vs Restful - What's the difference?

soothing | restful |

As adjectives the difference between soothing and restful

is that soothing is tending to soothe while restful is peaceful; having a peaceful aspect.

As a verb soothing

is present participle of lang=en.

As a noun soothing

is the act by which somebody is soothed.

soothing

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • Tending to soothe.
    • soothing music
  • Giving relief.
    • a soothing ointment
  • Freeing from fear or anxiety.
    • soothing words

    Derived terms

    * soothingly

    Verb

    (head)

    • Noun

    (en noun)
  • The act by which somebody is soothed.
  • * 1823 , Charles Caleb Colton
    • There are moments when the brightest minds prefer the soothings of sympathy to all the brilliance of wit, as he that is in need of repose, selects a bed of feathers, rather than of flints.

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    restful

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • peaceful; having a peaceful aspect
    • After a hard day, Sue found the beauty of the park especially restful .
  • restorative; aiding rest
    • A restful night's sleep mended his spirits.

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