Word
comforted
Phoneticscom·fort·ed, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈkəmfɝtɪd/
UK/kˈʌmfətɪd/
Definition
adj. feeling less sad, worried, or upset because of someone's kind words or actions.
adj. experiencing a sense of consolation or relief from distress. Often used predicatively after linking verbs such as 'feel' or 'seem'.
Examples
“She felt comforted by her friend's kind words.”
“The child felt comforted once his mother arrived and held his hand during the doctor's visit.”
“Although the news was difficult to hear, he felt comforted by the fact that his family remained united throughout the entire ordeal.”
Examples
simple
“She felt comforted by her friend's kind words.”
contextual
“The child felt comforted once his mother arrived and held his hand during the doctor's visit.”
complex
“Although the news was difficult to hear, he felt comforted by the fact that his family remained united throughout the entire ordeal.”
Usage
Often follows linking verbs like 'feel', 'seem', or 'look'. Can be followed by the preposition 'by' or 'to' + infinitive.
Real-World Examples
“In early October, the counsellor reported to the school that Luna had spoken openly about self-harm and suicidal thoughts, saying “she felt comforted by the idea of death”.” “The Isin , capable of searching up to 3,000 metres below the sea surface, was due to arrive on Tuesday, he said, as he comforted the families of those still missing.” - Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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