Showing Results for "comforting"

comforting

[kuhm-fer-ting] / ˈkʌm fər tɪŋ /

ADJECTIVE

cheering

Synonyms

STRONGEST

encouraging reassuring refreshing soothing

STRONG

abating allaying alleviating assuaging consoling curing freeing inspiriting invigorating lightening mitigating relieving remedying restoring revitalizing revivifying softening solacing succoring sustaining tranquilizing upholding warming

WEAK

analeptic consolatory health-giving heart-warming

Antonyms

WEAK

aggravating depressing dispiriting distressing disturbing irritating upsetting worrying

Example Sentences

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Corporate sentiment readings are also more comforting for investors.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 8, 2026

And it’s cool because she’s very comforting to people.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026

In a frequently bleak narrative, that belief at least is comforting.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026

Rice and eggs turn into deeply comforting bowls with chili crisp and greens.

From Salon • May 22, 2026

It’s comforting, the way in myths the heroes are all one personality flaw from perfection.

From "Everything Sad Is Untrue" by Daniel Nayeri