- 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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“It’s been comforting that not everybody has it fully figured out yet,” participant Ignacio Mora said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 30, 2026
I have another patient who spends time teaching her adult granddaughter all of her homespun recipes, and comforting her when she has disputes with her parents.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 28, 2026
Appeals to history often carry the comforting suggestion that the past has only one story to tell.
From Slate ● Jul. 2, 2026
The calls are comforting, revolving around familiar topics such as health and the weather.
From BBC ● Jun. 25, 2026
He placed a comforting hand on the man’s shoulder.
From "Root Magic" by Eden Royce
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