Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- In a soothing manner.
from the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English.
- adverb In a soothing manner.
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- adverb In a
soothing manner.
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- adverb in a soothing manner
Etymologies
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Examples
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"Let Pridith have it, dear one," she called soothingly to the golden queen.
DragonFlight McCaffrey, Anne 1968
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"Whoa now!" he called soothingly, as the steed evinced a disposition to sit down on the side railing.
Tom Swift and His Big Tunnel, or, the Hidden City of the Andes Victor [pseud.] Appleton
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Mr Bush called soothingly for greater humility in projecting American power abroad ...
Max Bergmann: John McCain "Laid the Groundwork" for George Bush's Post 9-11 Foreign Policy 2008
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"It's all right," Nancy called soothingly to the dog.
The Secret of the Old Clock Keene, Carolyn 1959
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Tad could do by pulling on the reins and calling soothingly to the animal, he raced with the sleigh over the railroad tracks.
Bunny Brown and His Sister Sue in the Sunny South Laura Lee Hope
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With the firm familiar hand on the lines, and Christina's voice calling soothingly, Dolly's panic began to subside.
In Orchard Glen Mary Esther Miller MacGregor 1918
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Then he went forward, calling soothingly to his horse.
The Desert Valley Jackson Gregory 1912
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Perhaps, "soothingly," you would like to talk to the
The Blind Spot Austin Hall 1908
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"What a silly thing to say," soothingly; "you've always been everything -- to me, Diana.
Glory of Youth Temple Bailey 1912
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"Yes, dear," soothingly, "and it is good to hear you say Jack, but tell me one thing -- is any one else in the cabin?
Keith of the Border Randall Parrish 1890
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