reassuring

adjective

re·as·sur·ing ˌrē-ə-ˈshu̇r-iŋ

Synonyms of reassuring next

: restoring or intended to restore confidence : reducing or eliminating worry or uncertainty

reassuring news

a reassuring smile/response

"Of course you can come," said Kit, stooping to give the child a reassuring hug.—

Elizabeth George Speare

Cliffs Notes, of course, are those popular little study guides with the yellow-and-black covers emblazoned with the reassuring motto, "Your Key to the Classics."—

Glenn Collins

reassuringly

ˌrē-ə-ˈshu̇r-iŋ-lē

adverb

smiled reassuringly

a reassuringly familiar feeling

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What’s most reassuring about Kornacki’s presence is his caffeinated sense of calm. —

Jen Chaney, Vulture, 6 Nov. 2024 Our tester, who has two young daughters, said the parental controls were a key selling point, noting that it's reassuring to know her kids cannot make purchases via voice commands and won’t come across inappropriate content. —

Cheryl Fenton, Parents, 2 Nov. 2024 Knowing that my data would survive a worst-case scenario was incredibly reassuring. —

Tony Bradley, Forbes, 25 Oct. 2024 However, the polls are slightly more reassuring for Brown. —

G. Elliott Morris, ABC News, 23 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for reassuring