- present participle of comfort.
comforting
Americanadjective
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of comforting
First recorded in 1250–1300; Middle English; comfort + -ing 2
Example Sentences
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Why one sound should seem so unbearable, yet the other almost comforting, is difficult to fully articulate or understand - but this is how he experiences life through his autism.
From BBC • Jul. 6, 2026
Appeals to history often carry the comforting suggestion that the past has only one story to tell.
From Slate • Jul. 2, 2026
For mains, the grilled rainbow trout with Carolina Gold rice and espelette-citrus beurre blanc was beautifully balanced, while the butternut squash agnolotti with Madeira foam and ricotta offered a rich, comforting counterpoint.
From Salon • Jun. 11, 2026
Corporate sentiment readings are also more comforting for investors.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 8, 2026
In the distance, the rhythm of a dribbling basketball beat out a comforting tempo.
From "Keep It Together, Keiko Carter" by Debbi Michiko Florence
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