present participle
A person who is comforting someone is helping that person feel less sad, worried, or alone, especially when they are suffering.
She is comforting her brother after the accident.
The nurse is comforting the frightened child.
American English
How to pronounce comforting
verb · noun · adjectiveB1Common word
KUHMferdihng
/ˈkʰəm.fɚ.ɾɪŋ/
3 syllables · Stress the first syllable.
Form of comfort
A person who is comforting someone is helping that person feel less sad, worried, or alone, especially when they are suffering.
Practice out loudMeanings & examples
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Comforting is the act of helping someone feel less sad, worried, or alone.
She says that comforting others can make her feel useful.
Many people find that comforting a sick friend takes patience.
adjective
Something comforting makes a person feel less sad, worried, or alone, especially during a difficult time.
Her comforting voice helped me relax.
The warm tea was comforting after the long trip.
Good to know
Comforting means giving comfort; comfortable means physically at ease.
Useful expressions
to find relief or hope in something
She took comfort in her family's support.
a situation or place where you feel safe and familiar
Speaking in public takes me out of my comfort zone.
food that makes you feel happy because it is familiar or reminds you of home
Mac and cheese is my favorite comfort food.
Related words & forms
As a feeling, comfort is usually not plural. Comforts means things that make life easier or more pleasant.