reassuring

adjective

re·​as·​sur·​ing ˌrē-ə-ˈshu̇r-iŋ 

: restoring or intended to restore confidence : reducing or eliminating worry or uncertainty

reassuring news

a reassuring smile/response

"Of course you can come," said Kit, stooping to give the child a reassuring hug.

—Elizabeth George Speare

Cliffs Notes, of course, are those popular little study guides with the yellow-and-black covers emblazoned with the reassuring motto, "Your Key to the Classics."

—Glenn Collins

reassuringly

ˌrē-ə-ˈshu̇r-iŋ-lē 

adverb

smiled reassuringly

a reassuringly familiar feeling

Examples of reassuring in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

After all, Taurus wants something real, dependable and nourishing, whether that’s a reassuring conversation or perhaps even a smarter approach to finances. —Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 14 May 2026

Dutch Health Minister Sophie Hermans addressed the incident in Parliament Tuesday, reassuring officials the protocols that were followed were still considered strict. —Bonny Chu, FOXNews.com, 13 May 2026

To the contrary, this was a fine time for Kramer to provide some reassuring perspective in the wake of the American Hotel and Lodging Association’s report. —Kansas City Star, 9 May 2026

For now, the takeaway is simple and not especially reassuring. —Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 7 May 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1753, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing reassuring

• making soothing/reassuring noises

Rhymes for reassuring

• alluring
• assuring
• contouring
• enduring
• ensuring
• insuring
• manuring
• maturing
• obscuring
• procuring
• securing
• curing