English Dictionary
Definition of “comfortingly”
Word Frequency
comfort (ˈkʌmfət
)
Definitions
noun
- a state of ease or well-being
- relief from affliction, grief, etc
- a person, thing, or event that brings solace or ease
- (obsolete) support
- usually plural something that affords physical ease and relaxation
verb
- to ease the pain of; soothe; cheer
- to bring physical ease to
Derived Forms
ˈcomforting adjectiveˈcomfortingly adverb
ˈcomfortless adjective
ˈcomfortlessly adverb
ˈcomfortlessness noun
Word Origin
C13: from Old French confort, from Late Latin confortāre to strengthen very much, from Latin con- (intensive) + fortis strongExample Sentences Including 'comfortingly'
Dr Barbara's hands ran comfortingly across his back, smoothing away the weals left by the scuba harness.Rushing to Paradise
Ellie reached out and scratched her comfortingly behind the ears.LOOKING FOR ANDREW McCARTHY (2002)
His feelings for Anna had continued to simmer warmly, comfortingly deep inside him, even during his relationship with Belinda.For the Love of a Stranger
The French say the basaltic rock at Mururoa is perfectly safe: Don't worry, they murmur comfortingly , you won't feel a thing.Misc (1995)
The main consequence of these characters ' flaws is to make the police seem comfortingly human.Independent (1998)
They create fantastic worlds and then show the comfortingly familiar inside.Times, Sunday Times (2004)
We order grilled portobello mushroom and black-bean corn wrap, which feels comfortingly Mexican.Globe and Mail (2003)
`Well, everything's under control here," her mother said comfortingly.Death Speaks Softly
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