- present participle of comfort.
comforting
Example Sentences
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Chris adds: "Knowing that a person did this, as opposed to it being a natural thing that happened, it just does feel a little bit comforting for some reason."
From BBC ● Aug. 8, 2026
At a time when market leaders are all about the promise of future AI riches, it’s comforting to own shares in an old-school company that can afford to reward shareholders generously today.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 5, 2026
The weekend is almost in sight and you’re craving something comforting yet nourishing to help you conquer these final weeknights.
From Salon ● Jul. 22, 2026
“For as long as I can remember, Hal has been a steady, comforting presence on our television screens,” Holly Robinson Peete wrote in her Instagram tribute Thursday.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 16, 2026
If anything, I found her sporadic phone calls to be comforting.
From "Glitch" by Laura Martin
