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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The calls are comforting, revolving around familiar topics such as health and the weather.
From BBC • Jun. 25, 2026
Corporate sentiment readings are also more comforting for investors.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 8, 2026
In moments like this, I feel the need to say something profound or comforting.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026
CBS News even allowed him to read commercial copy to satisfy eager advertisers who wanted their product messages presented in his comforting voice.
From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2026
Yow really have to stop following baboons around and work on the boat, said Mother as Nhamo buried her nose in the comforting bag.
From "A Girl Named Disaster" by Nancy Farmer
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