Word
reassuring
Phoneticsre·as·sur·ing, stress on the third syllable
US/ˌɹiəˈʃʊɹɪŋ/
UK/ɹˌiːəʃjˈɔːɹɪŋ/
Definition
adj. making you feel less worried or frightened.
adj. serving to restore confidence or relieve anxiety; providing a sense of security.
Examples
“It is reassuring to know that the police are nearby.”
“The doctor gave me a reassuring smile before explaining that the surgery was a routine procedure.”
“Despite the volatile market conditions, the CEO's steady tone and detailed recovery plan proved deeply reassuring to the anxious shareholders.”
Examples
simple
“It is reassuring to know that the police are nearby.”
contextual
“The doctor gave me a reassuring smile before explaining that the surgery was a routine procedure.”
complex
“Despite the volatile market conditions, the CEO's steady tone and detailed recovery plan proved deeply reassuring to the anxious shareholders.”
Pitfall
I felt very reassuring after talking to the doctor.
I felt very reassured after talking to the doctor.
Use 'reassuring' to describe the thing that helps (the news, the voice); use 'reassured' to describe your own feeling.
Real-World Examples
“Their conclusion was reassuring in one sense: a total collapse this century looked unlikely.” “There’s something deeply reassuring about returning to Walter Mosley’s Always Outnumbered, Always Outgunned.” Synonyms
Antonyms
- 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
- Frequent
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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