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comforting
UK
/ˈkʌmfətɪŋ/
US
/ˈkʌmfɚtɪŋ/
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comforting
gerund / present participle
UK
/ˈkʌmfətɪŋ/
US
/ˈkʌmfərtɪŋ/
Translations
успокаивающий
The comforting music made the atmosphere more relaxing.
Успокаивающая музыка сделала атмосферу более расслабляющей.
утешительный
The comforting words helped ease her anxiety.
Утешительные слова помогли облегчить её тревогу.
Definitions
Providing solace or reassurance; soothing.
The comforting words of her friend helped her through the difficult time.
Synonyms
supportive
uplifting
heartening
consoling
reassuring
soothing
calming
encouraging
Antonyms
discomforting
unsettling
distressing
comforting
noun
comfortings
pl
UK
/ˈkʌm.fə.tɪŋ/
US
/ˈkʌm.fɚ.tɪŋ/
Gerund noun denoting the act of giving comfort; usually uncountable.
Definitions
The act or process of giving comfort or consolation.
His comforting of the child calmed her down.
comfort
verb
comforting
Gerund
comforted
Past Simple
comforted
Past Participle
comforting
Gerund
UK
/ˈkʌmfət/
US
/ˈkʌmfɚt/
Translations
утешать
She tried to comfort her friend after the bad news.
Она пыталась утешать свою подругу после плохих новостей.
Additional translations
ласкать
Definitions
To soothe or console someone who is distressed or in pain.
She comforted her friend after the loss of her pet.
To provide physical ease or relief from pain or discomfort.
The warm blanket comforted him on the cold night.
Synonyms
soothe
solace
support
reassure
calm
relieve
console
Antonyms
trouble
upset
distress
comfort
noun
Definitions
A state of physical ease and freedom from pain or constraint.
The soft chair provided a great deal of comfort after a long day at work.
The easing or alleviation of a person's feelings of grief or distress.
She found comfort in the words of her friends during the difficult time.
A person or thing that helps to alleviate a difficult situation.
His presence was a comfort to her during the storm.
A thing that contributes to physical ease and well-being.
The hotel room was equipped with all the modern comforts.
comfort
adjective
Definitions
Intended to provide ease, reassurance, or physical well-being.
She wrapped herself in a comfort blanket on the chilly evening.
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