assuring

adjective

UK /əˈʃɔː.rɪŋ/

US /əˈʃʊr.ɪŋ/

Making someone feel calm and sure that everything is okay.

Her assuring smile told me not to worry.

SYNONYMS

reassuring comforting encouraging soothing heartening

RELATED WORDS

assure assurance confidence promise support

OTHER MEANINGS

2. Giving someone confidence or certainty about something.

The doctor's assuring words helped the patient relax.

3. Making something certain to happen or be true.

The team's assuring lead made the win look easy.

4. Promising or guaranteeing something to someone.

He gave an assuring nod that he would help.