Comfortingly: meaning, definitions and examples
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comfortingly
[ ˈkʌmfərtɪŋli ]
manner of speaking
In a way that provides comfort or reassurance. The term 'comfortingly' implies a tone or manner that is soothing and supportive, often used when someone tries to alleviate another's distress or anxiety.
Synonyms
calmingly, reassuringly, soothingly, supportively.
Examples of usage
- She spoke comfortingly to the frightened child.
- He placed a comfortingly warm hand on her shoulder.
- The teacher comfortingly reassured her students before the exam.
- He offered a smile comfortingly as she shared her worries.
Translations
Translations of the word "comfortingly" in other languages:
🇵🇹 confortantemente
🇮🇳 सुखदायी रूप से
🇩🇪 tröstlich
🇮🇩 menghibur
🇺🇦 втішно
🇵🇱 pocieszająco
🇯🇵 慰めるように
🇫🇷 de manière réconfortante
🇪🇸 de manera reconfortante
🇹🇷 rahatlatıcı bir şekilde
🇰🇷 위로적으로
🇸🇦 بشكل مريح
🇨🇿 útěšně
🇸🇰 útulne
🇨🇳 舒适地
🇸🇮 utešno
🇮🇸 huggulegur
🇰🇿 қолдау көрсетіп
🇬🇪 მხოლოდ დამამშვიდებლად
🇦🇿 rahatladıcı şəkildə
🇲🇽 de manera reconfortante
Etymology
The word 'comfortingly' is derived from the root word 'comfort', which originates from the Latin 'confortare', meaning 'to strengthen greatly', composed of 'com-' meaning 'together' and 'fortare' meaning 'to strengthen'. The transition of 'comfort' into English occurred in the late Middle Ages, specifically around the 14th century, initially referring to physical comfort but gradually extending to emotional and spiritual dimensions. The adverbial form ‘comfortingly’ emerged as the language evolved, expressing the manner in which one provides comfort. The evolution of the term reflects societal changes in perceptions of emotional support, underlining its importance in interpersonal communication and empathetic interactions, particularly in times of distress.