verb
definition
To assure anew; to restore confidence to; to free from fear or self-doubt.
example
The boy's mother reassured him that there was no monster hiding under the bed.
definition
To reinsure.
noun
definition
Reassurance
adjective
definition
That reassures; causing comfort or confidence.
Examples of reassuring in a Sentence
Alex smiled down at him in a reassuring way.
Do not expect this to be a uniformly reassuring journey; it may be more of a roller-coaster ride with some rather bleak descents.
For a moment his warm lips felt reassuring, and then reality broke the spell.
It was somehow reassuring knowing that she and her cubs were out there somewhere.
Her presence was reassuring but she was driving extra miles to work every day.
Still, the feel of his hand was reassuring.
Once again, my midwife was calm and reassuring, even when I couldn't coordinate my pushing with the last-stage contractions.
A negative test is reassuring, but it's not a guarantee.
She should have been relieved, but the idea of putting it off until later wasn't exactly reassuring.
The most recent communication was his lack of a verbal response to reassuring you that he shared your feeling about wanting more and was therefore going to end his relationship with his current partner.
Her reassuring acceptance is the glue that holds this relationship together and bonds them forever as only earth and water can.
I would suggest you start by reassuring your fiancé on the phone and prior to the wedding, that talking about sex on the phone is difficult.
While the investment potential isn't a priority when couples buy engagement rings, it is reassuring to know that the engagement ring could be a sound investment.
Each of these signs has a pragmatism and healthy dose of common sense that Scorpio finds attractive and reassuring.
Some might consider his response silly or controlling, yet to her it was sweet and reassuring.
It's a full-bodied red with dark fruit aromas with intriguing earthy, dried mushroom, mocha, and reassuring smoky oak notes.
Adults can help a child deal with these feelings by acknowledging them and by reassuring the child that he will still be cared for and that no one can cause a death by thoughts and feelings.
A Pisces and Cancer will probably find this need for order reassuring since this earth sign can provide a sense of stability to the water signs.
His self-confidence is reassuring to other signs that don't have his will and determination.
But the answers of his corps commanders were thoroughly reassuring.
To find the summit shelter in a full blown blizzard is very reassuring.
She directs Liz and Simon to a laundry chute reassuring them that it is only a short drop.
U films should be set within a positive moral framework and should offer reassuring counterbalances to any violence, threat or horror.
It was highlighted how important a reassuring staff presence is.
The Life Aquatic might feature a morally questionable lead, but retains a reassuring sense of quirky otherworldliness.
In recent days we have seen a welter of forecasts ranging from the reassuring to the pessimistic.
Another problem lies in repeated misspellings of German names and words, which are hardly reassuring in a book about German history.
It 's reassuring to know there are others out there who are dealing with similar stuff.
Very reassuring to hear there are some people around who are willing to risk their own safety to help others.
To me it was reassuring to see that little green line move across the bar.
It is reassuring to note that much of this analysis has confirmed earlier analysis performed using smaller data sets.
I hope that the Minister will be reassuring about the robust stance that will be taken in the EU and at future trade talks.
While this is reassuring as you move from one slab to the next, it does mean there are few deals to be had.
The durable anodized aluminum construction is reassuring as well.
You can find out the same information on the Samsung website, which is reassuring.
It is reassuring to know that two-thirds of heart murmurs are produced by a normal heart and do not require treatment.
The parents can play a calming role by reassuring the child and explaining the procedure beforehand.
If the Montevideo units are less than this ten-minute sum and the fetal heart rate is reassuring, augmentation of labor with pitocin may be necessary.
When she glanced up at him, even his smile was reassuring.
His warm hand on her waist was reassuring.
His hand rested on her shoulder for a moment, warm and reassuring.
Something about being in the old house was reassuring.
Whatever the case, her response was reassuring.
But before taking further steps he retired to Versailles, then a hunting lodge, and there, listening to two of Richelieu's friends, Claude de Saint-Simon, father of the memoir writer, and Cardinal La Valette, sent for Richelieu in the evening, and while the salons of the Luxembourg were full of expectant courtiers the king was reassuring the cardinal of his continued favour and support.
During the night Wellington received the reassuring news that Blucher would bring two corps certainly, and possibly four, to Waterloo, and determined to accept battle.
The rugged waterproof outer casing is wrapped in a rubberised strip for a positive, reassuring feel.
This is a reassuring trend.
Reassuring because I was right, you understand, not reassuring for the snogging couple who 'd decided to sit beside him.
Natural lighting, uncluttered areas, and simple, wooden furniture give children a comforting and reassuring environment in which to learn.
Be reassuring, soothing, and caring but not extra fun when you respond to a toddler at night.