comforting
Americanadjective
Other Word Forms
- comfortingly adverb
- uncomforting adjective
Etymology
Origin of comforting
First recorded in 1250–1300; Middle English; comfort + -ing 2
Example Sentences
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In December, SL Green switched from monthly to quarterly payouts, a move that gives management more flexibility in managing cash—perhaps prudent, but rarely comforting for dividend-focused investors.
From Barron's
There is something deeply comforting about building a meal around a bag that costs less than a latte.
From Salon
The breeze whistled through the cracks in the walls, and there was no comforting noise of Jack humming to himself or turning pages.
From Literature
Mo: We both understand the chaos of family dynamics in a way that’s really comforting.
From Los Angeles Times
Residents in the town are still reeling from the attack, with some visibly in tears and comforting one another as Carney and other leaders addressed their grief.
From BBC
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