1. a pleasant condition of being physically or mentally relaxed, happy, warm etc.

I found her words very comforting. Hot soup is very comforting on a cold winter's day.

Synonyms for COMFORTING: encouraging, rewarding, warm, fulfilling, satisfying, loving, gratifying, welcoming; Antonyms of COMFORTING: depressing, discouraging, demoralizing, …

If you say that something is comforting, you mean it makes you feel less worried or unhappy. My mother had just died and I found the book very comforting. In the midst of his feelings of …

COMFORTING definition: affording comfort or solace. See examples of comforting used in a sentence.

Definition of comforting adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

Definition of comforting. English dictionary and integrated thesaurus for learners, writers, teachers, and students with advanced, intermediate, and beginner levels.

Comfort, console, relieve, soothe imply assuaging sorrow, worry, discomfort, or pain. To comfort is to lessen the sadness or sorrow of someone and to strengthen by inspiring with hope and …

Something or someone that is too close/near for comfort is close enough to make you feel nervous, worried, or upset. That bus came a little too close for comfort! She did her best to …

/ˈkʌmfərɾɪŋ/ /ˈkʌmfətɪŋ/ IPA guide Definitions of comforting adjective providing freedom from worry synonyms: cheering, satisfying