comforting
Americanadjective
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Etymology
Origin of comforting
First recorded in 1250–1300; Middle English; comfort + -ing 2
Example Sentences
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He expects oil companies will take things slow and steady—perhaps not great news for Americans dealing experiencing pain at the pump or investors focused on near-term trades, but comforting for shareholders.
From Barron's • May 14, 2026
So, rather than picking up your infant every time they start to scream, you wait a bit, maybe two minutes, before going in and saying something comforting, rather than soothing them back to sleep.
From Slate • May 3, 2026
"Knowing what's going to happen next can be incredibly comforting in a moment when you're in crisis," she says.
From BBC • Apr. 28, 2026
In both cases, it’s hard not to be impressed with how well the lavish sonics evoke the pop of a past era, which is comforting for anyone repelled by today’s computer-driven productions.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 21, 2026
They met the girl’s eyes as she stared out the window at them, they felt her gaze like sunshine on a spring day, warm and comforting, and for a moment they were seen.
From "Ophie's Ghosts" by Justina Ireland
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