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The soft music was comforting during the storm.
What does Comforting mean?
Comforting means helping someone feel calmer, safer, or less sad.
Dictionary definition
Helping someone feel calmer, safer, or less sad.
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What does comforting mean?
Comforting means helping someone feel calmer, safer, or less sad.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to comforting?
Soothing is close in meaning to comforting in this context.
Practice 3
Which sentence best shows the meaning of comforting?
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kumf · ter · ing · strongest beat: kumf
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WordComforting.
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MeaningComforting means helping someone feel calmer, safer, or less sad.
ExampleExample: The soft music was comforting during the storm.
Word breakdown
3 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- kumf · ter · ing
- Strongest beat
- kumf
- Ending
- ing
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on kumf.
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Synonyms
Words like Comforting
soothingUse when something helps someone feel calm or better.
Antonyms
Opposite words
upsettingUse when something makes someone feel worse or worried.
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Look for clues that show calm, safety, or emotional support.
Common mix-up
Comforting describes what helps someone feel better; it does not always remove the problem.
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