reassuring

adjective

re·​as·​sur·​ing ˌrē-ə-ˈshu̇r-iŋ 

: 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

Examples of reassuring in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Cliffhangers come every 10 minutes until the final big reveal, which offers a surprisingly reassuring vision of an election leading to a righteous and moral outcome. —Randy McMullen, The Mercury News, 1 Nov. 2024

Your eyes, locked in a reassuring gaze, convey empathy and understanding. —Cheryl Robinson, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024

But the numbers have looked more reassuring in recent years. —Madeline Heim, Journal Sentinel, 31 Oct. 2024

He was known for his friendly, reassuring manner and his distinctive mop of curly red hair. —Julie Hinds, Detroit Free Press, 19 Oct. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1753, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing reassuring

• making soothing/reassuring noises