adjective
Uncommon
assuring
Assuring (adjective) means giving confidence or comfort; reassuring. Example: “The doctor’s assuring tone put the patient at ease.”
adjective
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Giving confidence or comfort; reassuring.
"The doctor’s assuring tone put the patient at ease."
How to use assuring
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishMaking someone feel calmer or more confident.
Common mistake
Most speakers today prefer "reassuring" in this sense; "assuring" can sound slightly old-fashioned.
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more assuring
- Superlative
- most assuring
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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.
