comforting
word · lemma: comfort
/ˈkəmfɝtɪŋ/
KUHMF-ur-ting
/kˈʌmfətɪŋ/
KUHMF-uh-ting
Definition
Making someone feel less worried, sad, or upset; providing a sense of reassurance or relief.
Usage & Nuances
Used for things, words, people, or actions that help someone feel better emotionally. Often describes 'comforting words', 'comforting hug', or 'comforting presence'. More gentle than 'cheering up'; emphasizes relief or warmth rather than excitement.
Spanish: reconfortante - alentadorPortuguese (BR): confortante - reconfortantePortuguese (PT): confortante - reconfortanteChinese (Simplified): 安慰的 - 令人宽慰的Chinese (Traditional): 安慰的 - 令人寬慰的Hindi: सांत्वना देने वाला - दिलासा देने वालाArabic: مريح - مطمئنBengali: সান্ত্বনাদায়ক - আশ্বস্ত করার মতোRussian: утешающий - ободряющийJapanese: 慰めになる - 安心させるVietnamese: an ủi - làm dịu lòngKorean: 위로가 되는 - 안심이 되는Turkish: teselli edici - rahatlatıcıUrdu: تسلی دینے والا - دلجوئی کرنے والاIndonesian: menghibur - menenangkan
Example Sentences
A comforting meal can help when you're sad.
basic
She gave me a comforting hug after my bad day.
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Hearing the rain outside is kind of comforting to me.
natural
Her comforting voice made me feel better.
basic
His words were very comforting during hard times.
basic
It's comforting to know I'm not alone in this.
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