Comforting: meaning, definitions and examples

When someone is upset or in distress and needs emotional support.

• Her mother's comforting words helped her through the tough time

When giving someone confidence or removing their doubts about a situation.

• His reassuring smile made her feel that everything would be okay

When offering sympathy and support to someone who has experienced a loss or disappointment.

• She found his consoling presence a great help after her pet passed away

When reducing pain or discomfort, or making someone feel more comfortable.

• The soothing lotion relieved the itchiness of the mosquito bites

In situations where someone is anxious or stressed and needs to be made more relaxed.

• The calming music helped him focus during the exam

Use when describing something that makes a person feel better during a difficult time, usually emotionally.

• Her words were comforting during his time of grief

Use when describing something that offers comfort or relief in a time of distress or sorrow, often in a more profound or spiritual sense.

• She found solace in the quiet beauty of the garden

Use when referring to the easing of pain, anxiety, or distress.

• The medicine provided him with much-needed relief from the pain

Use when referring to assistance or encouragement provided to someone in need, often in various forms like emotional, financial, or physical.

• His family provided him with unwavering support during his recovery

Use when referring to something that serves to lessen sorrow or disappointment, often implying a form of compensation.

• Winning the game was a small consolation for losing the championship