English Explanatory Dictionary

comforting

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Giving comfort, especially in the sense of soothing distress.
verb
  1. present participle and gerund of comfort
noun
  1. The act of giving comfort.

Pronunciation

kŭmʹfərtĭng /ˈkʌm.fɚ.tɪŋ/ /ˈkʌm.fə.tɪŋ/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-comforting.wav

Word forms

comforting more comforting most comforting comfortings

Synonyms

easeful besoothing cheering comforting consoling encouraging inspiriting reassuring soothing

Antonyms

alarming

Derived words

comfortingly comfortingness uncomforting
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