What does comforting mean?
Comforting means Giving comfort, especially in the sense of soothing distress..
Comforting
/ˈkʌm.fɚ.tɪŋ/ · adjective
Meaning
Giving comfort, especially in the sense of soothing distress..
Definitions by Sense
- Giving comfort, especially in the sense of soothing distress.
- present participle and gerund of comfort
- The act of giving comfort.
Example Sentences
Your comforting words help ease my mind.
It's comforting to know that I've always got my Mum when things go wrong.
Intrenched within the citadel of our apartment, and cheered by the comfortings of a coal fire, we passed the day in letter-writing, conversation, or gazing from the sheltered security of our windows upon the agitated sea[…]
Synonyms for comforting
Antonyms for comforting
Related Words
Word Forms
- more comforting
- most comforting
- comfortings
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for comforting?
Common synonyms include easeful, besoothing, cheering, comforting.
What is the opposite of comforting?
Possible antonyms include alarming.
How do you use comforting in a sentence?
Your comforting words help ease my mind.
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