Reassuring

Pronunciation: /rɪˈʃʊr.ɪŋ/

Definitions of reassuring

adjective giving comfort or confidence; relieving anxiety or fear

Example Sentences

A1 The teacher's smile was reassuring as she helped the students with their work.

A2 The doctor's calm voice was reassuring to the worried patient.

B1 The clear instructions on the package were reassuring for first-time users.

B2 The positive feedback from the manager was reassuring to the team about their progress.

C1 The expert's detailed analysis provided a reassuring confirmation of the research findings.

C2 The CEO's reassuring presence at the meeting helped to instill confidence in the company's future plans.

Examples of reassuring in a Sentence

formal The doctor's calm demeanor was reassuring to the anxious patient.

informal Don't worry, everything will be fine. It's reassuring to know that we have a plan.

slang It's all good, dude. That text from your crush was totally reassuring.

figurative The steady rhythm of the rain on the roof was a reassuring lullaby as I fell asleep.

Grammatical Forms of reassuring

• past tense: reassured
• plural: reassurings
• comparative: more reassuring
• superlative: most reassuring
• present tense: reassures
• future tense: will reassure
• perfect tense: have reassured
• continuous tense: is reassuring
• singular: reassuring
• positive degree: reassuring
• infinitive: to reassure
• gerund: reassuring
• participle: reassuring

Origin and Evolution of reassuring

First Known Use: 0015 year

Language of Origin: Old French

Story behind the word: The word 'reassuring' originated from the Old French word 'reasseurer' which means to restore confidence or trust.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'reassuring' has retained its original meaning of restoring confidence or trust, but has also come to be used in a broader sense to describe anything that provides comfort or relief in a troubling situation.