sooth — English Dictionary

Noun

1. Truth.

   Usage

   • Archaic
   • Uncountable

   Examples

   In sooth, I know not why I am so sad.

   […] "O Eginhard, disclose The meaning and the mystery of the rose"; And trembling he made answer: "In good sooth, Its mystery is love, its meaning youth!"

2. Augury; prognostication.

   Usage

   • Obsolete
   • Uncountable

   Examples

   The sooth of birds, by beating of their wings.

3. Blandishment; cajolery.

   Usage

   • Obsolete
   • Uncountable

4. Reality; fact.

   Usage

   • Obsolete
   • Uncountable

Adjective

1. True.

   Usage

   • Archaic

2. Pleasing; delightful; sweet.

   Usage

   • Obsolete

   Examples

   The soothest shepherd that e'er pip'd on plains

   With jellies soother than the creamy curd, And lucent syrops, tinct with cinnamon; […]

Adverb

1. In truth; indeed.

   Usage

   • Archaic
   • not-comparable

   Examples

   That shall I sooth (said he) to you declare.

Noun

1. truth or reality

   Broader terms

   truthfulness

   Examples

   in sooth