comforting
UK/'kʌmfətɪŋ/US/'kʌmfәtiŋ/
B1
Definitions
adj.
Making someone feel less worried, sad, or distressed
令人欣慰的；给人安慰的
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedcomforttogether, with
+
-ingstrong, force
=comforting
Present participle of comfort as an adjective: providing comfort or reassurance.
Common Collocations
- 1.comforting words安慰的话语
- 2.comforting thought令人宽慰的想法
- 3.comforting presence令人安心的陪伴
Example Sentences
- 1.
It was comforting to hear a familiar voice on the phone.