Synonyms of comforting

Verb


1. comfort, soothe, console, solace

usage: give moral or emotional strength to

2. comfort, ease, relieve, alleviate, palliate, assuage

usage: lessen pain or discomfort; alleviate; "ease the pain in your legs"

Adjective


1. comforting, cheering, satisfying, satisfactory (vs. unsatisfactory)

usage: providing freedom from worry

2. comforting, consolatory, consoling, reassuring (vs. unreassuring)

usage: affording comfort or solace

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Definition and meaning of comforting (Dictionary)