sooth

Archaic.
adj.

1. Real; true.
2. Soft; smooth.

n.
Truth; reality.

[Middle English, from Old English sōth.]

soothly sooth'ly adv.

IN BRIEF: True or real. Also: Smooth.

The royal ball was in sooth an honor to attend.

Tutor's tip: Sooth is an archaic word and is no longer used except possibly in poetry. Please note that the meaning of this word is different from to soothe, which means to make calm by being gentle.

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The noun has one meaning:

Meaning #1: (archaic) truth or reality

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