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reassuring

adjective
re·​as·​sur·​ing | \ ËŒrÄ“-É™-ˈshu̇r-iÅ‹ How to pronounce reassuring (audio) \

Definition of reassuring

: 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

Other Words from reassuring

reassuringly \ ËŒrÄ“-​É™-​ˈshu̇r-​iÅ‹-​lÄ“ How to pronounce reassuringly (audio) \ adverb
smiled reassuringly a reassuringly familiar feeling

First Known Use of reassuring

1753, in the meaning defined above

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reassuring

adjective

English Language Learners Definition of reassuring

: making someone feel less afraid, upset, or doubtful

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