- present participle of comfort.
comforting
Example Sentences
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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
For easy weeknight dinners, I love making a cottage cheese pasta sauce that’s both comforting and hearty.
From Salon • May 24, 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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