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adj
Giving comfort, especially in the sense of soothing distress.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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noun
The act of giving comfort.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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verb
present participle and gerund of comfort
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: form-of, gerund, participle, present
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adjective satellite
affording comfort or solace
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: consolatory, consoling
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adjective satellite
providing freedom from worry
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: cheering, satisfying
Antonyms: none provided
History
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Across languages
25 source translations are retained for this English entry.
