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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Her relationship with Charles, as well as the rest of the residents, sets a reassuring, realistic tone for the series, without restricting its central spy’s adventurous fun. —

Ben Travers, IndieWire, 21 Nov. 2024 Mix it with your favorite milk to create a reassuring hot chocolate; add a spoonful to your smoothie or protein shake. —

Alessandra Signorelli, Vogue, 19 Nov. 2024 In 2024, the Trump campaign was hardly more reassuring. —

Nataliya Gumenyuk, Foreign Affairs, 15 Nov. 2024 Despite the tepid job growth, Friday's Labor Department report held one reassuring sign: the unemployment rate held steady at a low 4.1%, reflecting a job market that remains fundamentally solid. —

Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 1 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for reassuring