sooth

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adjective

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archaic : true
2
archaic : soft, sweet

sooth

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noun

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2
obsolete : blandishment

Examples of sooth in a Sentence

Noun I doubt not the sooth of what you say, but there may be other facts of which we are unaware.
Recent Examples on the Web
Noun
It's typically infused in products at 1 to 3% and can help to smooth skin, reduce hyperpigmentation, sooth inflammation or redness, and add radiance to the skin. Marie Courtois, Vogue, 26 June 2024

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Word History

Etymology

Adjective

Middle English, from Old English sōth; akin to Old High German sand true, Latin esse to be

First Known Use

Adjective

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Noun

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of sooth was before the 12th century

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Cite this Entry

“Sooth.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sooth. Accessed 15 Jul. 2024.

Kids Definition

sooth

noun
ˈsüth
archaic
: the quality or state of being true : truth, reality

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