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Definition comforting in British English

comforting adjective

adjective
/ˈkʌmfə(r)tɪŋ/
1

making you feel less sad, worried, or disappointed

Example

Somehow that was a comforting thought.

Example

It's comforting to know that you support me in this.

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Definition comforting in British English