adj Uncommon

comforted

Comforted (adj) means having been soothed, reassured, or given relief from distress. Example: “She felt comforted by her sister's reassuring words.”

adj

Having been soothed, reassured, or given relief from distress.

"She felt comforted by her sister's reassuring words."

How to Use Comforted

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishThe state of having received comfort — feeling reassured after distress.

Common pairings

feel comforted strangely comforted

Word Forms

more comforted comparative, most comforted superlative

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Rhymes for comforted

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does “comforted” mean?

The word “comforted” means having been soothed, reassured, or given relief from distress. In plain terms, the state of having received comfort — feeling reassured after distress.

How do you use “comforted” in a sentence?

Here is “comforted” used in a sentence: “She felt comforted by her sister's reassuring words.”

What part of speech is “comforted”?

“Comforted” is an adjective.

Is “comforted” a common word?

“Comforted” is an uncommon word in modern English.