comforting

[kuhm-fer-ting] / ˈkʌm fər tɪŋ /

ADJECTIVE

cheering

Synonyms

STRONGEST

encouraging reassuring refreshing soothing

STRONG

abating allaying alleviating assuaging consoling curing freeing inspiriting invigorating lightening mitigating relieving remedying restoring revitalizing revivifying softening solacing succoring sustaining tranquilizing upholding warming

WEAK

analeptic consolatory health-giving heart-warming

Antonyms

WEAK

aggravating depressing dispiriting distressing disturbing irritating upsetting worrying

Example Sentences

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Its quiet assurance that experts had a handle on flying saucers and a plan to meet them felt comforting.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

Corporate sentiment readings are also more comforting for investors.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 8, 2026

In a frequently bleak narrative, that belief at least is comforting.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026

For easy weeknight dinners, I love making a cottage cheese pasta sauce that’s both comforting and hearty.

From Salon • May 24, 2026

Cold air and the waft of a comforting smell blast me in my face.

From "The Last Cuentista" by Donna Barba Higuera