comfortingly
UK/'kʌmfətiŋli/US/'kʌmfətiŋli/
B1
Definitions
adv.
In a way that provides comfort or reassurance
令人欣慰地；安慰地
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedcomforttogether, with
+
-ingstrong, force
+
-lycontinuous / action of
=comfortingly
Adverb of comforting: in a comforting way.
Example Sentences
- 1.
She patted his shoulder comfortingly.