Synonyms for

Reassuring

Verb / ˌri:ʌˈʃʊrɪŋ / Another word for reassuring — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

making someone feel less worried or uncertain

Synonyms & similar words

unreassuring worry reassure assure comforting encouraging soothing calming reliable trustworthy supportive hopeful uplifting cheering heartening positive confident secure safe steady dependable assuring persuasive convincing

Synonyms by register

Formal

comforting solacing bolstering encouraging

Informal

calming soothing reassuring putting someone at ease

Literary

balming allaying

Antonyms

alarming disturbing frightening worrying threatening disquieting unsettling

Common collocations

  • reassuring smile
  • reassuring words
  • reassuring tone
  • reassuring presence
  • reassuringly calm
  • reassuringly simple
  • reassuringly familiar

Word family

noun reassurance
verb reassure
adverb reassuringly

Usage note

Reassuring implies providing comfort or confidence to someone who is worried or uncertain. It is generally a positive and helpful adjective.

Example sentences

  1. The doctor's reassuring words made me feel better about my health.
  2. A good friend can be very reassuring when you're feeling down.
  3. The firefighter's reassuring presence helped calm the frightened child.
  4. A warm blanket and a cup of tea can be very reassuring on a cold day.
  5. The teacher's reassuring smile helped the anxious student feel more comfortable in class.

Quotes

  • 'There is nothing more reassuring than that moment when the plane's wheels finally touch the ground and you know you're home.' - unknown
  • 'Hope is the most reassuring thing that we have, and it is the most inexhaustible.' - Katherine Paterson
  • 'The sight of a friendly face in a crowd of strangers is always reassuring.' - Haruki Murakami

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