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comforting
adjective /ˈkʌm.fə.tɪŋ/
/-fɚ.t̬ɪŋ/ Definition
(Definition of comforting adjective from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus
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Synonyms and related words:
- blandishments noun
- calm (sb) down phrasal verb
- calm verb
- comfort verb
- consolation noun
- convince verb
- emollient adjective
- get (sth) through (to sb) phrasal verb
- hearten verb
- heartened adjective
- heartening adjective
- lift noun (MAKE HAPPY)
- lift verb (MAKE HAPPY)
- lighten verb (MAKE/BECOME LESS SERIOUS)
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- reassurance noun
- reassure verb
- reassuring adjective
- satisfy verb (BELIEVING)
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