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comforting

/ˈkʌm.fɚ.tɪŋ/adjective3 syllables

Comforting means: providing freedom from worry.

Synonyms for comforting11

adjective, as in providing freedom from worry

cheering, satisfying, satisfactory

adjective, as in affording comfort or solace

consolatory, consoling, reassuring

also used for comforting

easeful, besoothing, encouraging, inspiriting, soothing

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What does comforting mean?2

adjective

1

providing freedom from worry

2

affording comfort or solace

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

Comforting in a sentence

  • The fire burned brightly, giving forth a comforting warmth.Objectivesea
  • I’ve realized that everything happens for a reason, and it's a comforting thought.Nuel
  • Nothing is more comforting than kindness offered to us while traveling.unknown
  • There is nothing more comforting than to be given a little kindness while travelling.witbrock
  • Living in a fantasy world can be more comforting than facing harsh truths.Nuel
  • A great black night wrapped the city in an oppressively comforting ennui.Len
  • I don't find that idea the least bit comforting.shekitten
  • A warm cup of cocoa is comforting on a cold winter night.saverius

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