Synonyms for

Comforted

Verb / ˈkʌmfɜ:tɪd / Another word for comforted — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

made someone feel less sad or worried

Synonyms & similar words

ease solace comfort console soothe soothed reassured consoled calmed supported encouraged uplifted eased assuaged pacified palliated relieved alleviated allayed solaced heartened cheered gladdened strengthened emboldened

Example sentences

  1. I was comforted by my best friend's hug.
  2. The warm blanket comforted me on the cold night.
  3. The words of encouragement comforted the athlete after he lost the game.
  4. The mother comforted her crying baby by singing a lullaby.
  5. The therapist comforted the patient during the difficult session.

Quotes

  • A mother's arms are made of tenderness and children sleep soundly in them. - Victor Hugo
  • The greatest healing therapy is friendship and love. - Hubert H. Humphrey
  • A single rose can be my garden...a single friend, my world. - Leo Buscaglia

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