What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
relieving
Example
The medication is relieving my headache. [relieving: present participle]
Example
I hope this news will relieve some of your stress. [relieve: verb]
soothing
Example
The sound of the ocean waves is very soothing. [soothing: adjective]
Example
She sang a lullaby to soothe the crying baby. [soothe: verb]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Relieving and soothing are both commonly used in everyday language, but relieving may be more common in medical or technical contexts, while soothing may be more common in personal or emotional contexts.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between relieving and soothing?
Both relieving and soothing can be used in formal or informal contexts, but relieving may have a more clinical or technical connotation, while soothing may have a more personal or emotional connotation.
