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comforting

/kəmˈfɔːtɪŋ/ adjective · British & US
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What does comforting mean?

adjective

Providing or giving comfort; serving to alleviate or reduce anxiety, pain, or distress.

Example

"The warm smile of a loved one was comforting in that difficult moment."

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