adjective Uncommon

assuring

Assuring (adjective) means giving confidence or comfort; reassuring. Example: “The doctor’s assuring tone put the patient at ease.”

adjective

Giving confidence or comfort; reassuring.

"The doctor’s assuring tone put the patient at ease."

How to use assuring

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishMaking someone feel calmer or more confident.

Common mistake

Most speakers today prefer "reassuring" in this sense; "assuring" can sound slightly old-fashioned.

Easily confused with

reassuring →

more assuring comparative, most assuring superlative

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The doctor’s _____ tone put the patient at ease.

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What does “assuring” mean?

The word “assuring” means giving confidence or comfort; reassuring. In plain terms, making someone feel calmer or more confident.

How do you use “assuring” in a sentence?

Here is “assuring” used in a sentence: “The doctor’s assuring tone put the patient at ease.”

What part of speech is “assuring”?

“Assuring” is an adjective.

Is “assuring” a common word?

“Assuring” is an uncommon word in modern English.