reassuring
UK: ˌriːəˈʃʊərɪŋ | US: ˌriːəˈʃʊrɪŋ
adj. making someone feel less worried or uncertain
vt. (present participle of "reassure") the act of restoring confidence or alleviating fears
The word "reassuring" combines the prefix "re-" (indicating repetition or restoration) with the verb "assure" (from Old French asseurer, meaning "to make sure or confident"). The suffix "-ing" forms the present participle. Historically, "assure" traces back to Latin ad- (to) + securus (secure), reflecting the idea of restoring security. The word evolved to emphasize the act of repeatedly or actively comforting someone.
Her reassuring smile calmed the nervous child.
The doctor's words were deeply reassuring to the patient.
He kept a reassuring tone during the crisis.
The data provided a reassuring outlook for the economy.
A reassuring pat on the back can ease anxiety.