# comforted

/ˈkəmfɝtɪd/ (US) · /kˈʌmfətɪd/ (UK) · CEFR B2 · Adjective

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/comforted
Updated: 2026-05-08

## Definition

feeling less sad, worried, or upset because of someone's kind words or actions.

For teachers: 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.

## Usage notes

- Often follows linking verbs like 'feel', 'seem', or 'look'. Can be followed by the preposition 'by' or 'to' + infinitive.

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