Comforting
/ˈkʌmfərtɪŋ/
adjectiveBeginnerCommonTechnology
Meaning
Questions
Definitions
1
Providing a feeling of ease, security, and relief from distress or anxiety.
/ˈkʌmfərtɪŋ/
adjectivepositiveBeginner
Technology
Giving a feeling of comfort or reassurance.
Her comforting presence calmed the crying child.
💡 Simply: Imagine a soft hug or a warm cup of cocoa on a rainy day – that feeling is comforting!
👶 For kids: Makes you feel safe and happy.
More Examples
2
The soft music had a comforting effect.
How It's Used
Psychology
"The therapist offered comforting words to her patient."
Everyday conversation
"A warm blanket is comforting on a cold night."
From Middle English *comforten, from Old French conforter, from Latin confortare ‘strengthen,’ from com- ‘together’ + fortis ‘strong.’
The word has been used consistently throughout its history to describe things that provide solace and ease.
Memory tip
Think of 'comfort' plus '-ing' – the act of providing comfort.
Practice
Base: comfort
comfotingcomferting
Usage
60%Spoken
40%Written