- present participle of comfort.
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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Comforting the afflicted, supporting communities and individuals, all that comes later—or not at all.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026
Comforting the country in this moment of crisis isn’t Black women’s burden.
From Seattle Times • May 2, 2024
Comforting, reliable and timeless, Child's food makes for the perfect sustenance for a cool, blustery night leading into wintertime and the holidays.
From Salon • Sep. 3, 2023
Comforting, to touch the scary parts of life without putting ourselves in real danger.
From New York Times • Jun. 2, 2023
Comforting her gave everyone else something to do, a way to feel useful.
From "If I Stay" by Gayle Forman
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