Definition
Definition of sooth - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
languageRare UK truth or reality, especially in old expressionsRare UK
- In sooth, he was telling the truth.
2.
predictionRare old term for prediction or prophecyRare
- The sooth of the oracle was feared by all.
Adjective
1.
aestheticsRare pleasing or delightfulRare
- The sooth melody calmed everyone.
2.
truthRare UK true or realRare UK
- His sooth words were hard to ignore.
Expressions with sooth
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in truth or reality, often used formally
In sooth, I cannot tell why he left.
Origin of sooth
Old English, sōth (truth)
Examples of sooth in a sentence
The tale, in sooth, was quite enchanting. The sooth revealed the king's fate. Villagers gathered to hear the sooth. The sooth colors of the painting were mesmerizing. Her voice was as sooth as a gentle breeze. Her sooth advice was appreciated by all.
The sooth tale captivated the audience.
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- French:vérité, agréable, ...
- German:Wahrheit, sanft, ...
- Italian:verità, soave, ...
- Spanish:verdad, agradable, ...
- Portuguese:verdade, agradável, ...
- Chinese:真相, 令人愉悦的, ...
- Japanese:実に, 心地よい, ...
- Arabic:حَقِيقَة, سَارّ, ...
- Hebrew:אֱמֶת, מְעַנֵּג, ...
- Russian:истина, приятный, ...
- Ukrainian:правда, приємний, ...
- Hindi:सत्य, सुखद, ...
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