Deadening and Soothing

Deadening

Deadening adjective - So lacking in interest as to cause mental weariness.

Soothing and deadening are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Soothing" instead the word "Deadening" as an adjective or a noun.

Nearby Words: deaden, deadened

Soothing

Soothing adjective - Tending to calm the emotions and relieve stress.
Usage example: the soothing music eventually put the entire yoga class in the proper mood

Deadening and soothing are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Deadening" instead the word "Soothing" as an adjective or a noun.

Nearby Words: soothe, soothed, soother, sooth, soothingly
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