assuringly
4.1
In a way that makes someone feel less worried and more confident
- adverb
- /əˈʃʊrɪŋli/
:
tranquilizadoramente
- But as Bellow says self-assuringly in an interview, "my fooling was fairly serious."
Examples
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She nodded assuringly, letting him know that everything would turn out fine.
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He spoke assuringly to her, making her feel safe about the upcoming surgery.
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The teacher smiled assuringly at the students before the exam, helping to ease their nerves.
Synonyms
reassuringly
vsassuringly
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3.5
In a way that makes someone feel less worried
places more emphasis on giving lasting confidence than just easing worry
encouragingly
vsassuringly
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3.2
In a way that gives someone more confidence or hope
leans more toward soothing feelings rather than urging action
comfortingly
vsassuringly
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3.3
In a way that makes someone feel calm and less worried
gives confidence as well as easing feelings
supportively
vsassuringly
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3.3
In a way that helps and encourages someone
focuses more on giving calm confidence than on practical aid
hearteningly
vsassuringly
4.7
In a way that gives people hope
means steadier confidence and comfort instead of brief hope
How Reassuring
Surface Forms
assuringly positive
Morphology
Etymology
Assuringly comes from assure, and it is like the simple word sure, which means 'certain' or 'safe'. So, to speak assuringly is to speak in a way that makes someone feel 'certain' or 'safe'.