soothesome

soothesome

English

Etymology

From soothe +‎ -some.

Adjective

soothesome (comparative more soothesome, superlative most soothesome)

1. Characterised or marked by soothing; comforting
   • 1871, The Manhattan and de la Salle Monthly - Volumes 3-4:

     All flown the flush of manhood's prime, And void of fire the restless glance, But still the years' mnemonic chime Spoke to his heart in soothesome rhyme, Of his home among the hills of France.

   • 1899, Interstate Medical Journal - Volume 6:

     So thoughts purl and flow, there's no need of strain; for thought can come to the tuneful flow of a quiet heart, and the soothesome sense of ease and comfort.

   • 1905, The Metaphysical Magazine - Volume 16:

     Are tears to thee so dear, And sighs such soothesome melody?