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reassuringly

[/ˌriːəˈʃʊərɪŋli/]
adverb
de forma tranquilizadora
1. in a manner that gives confidence, comfort, or relief; in a way that removes doubt or fear
She spoke reassuringly to calm the nervous passengers.
Ela falou de forma tranquilizadora para acalmar os passageiros nervosos.
2. with an attitude or tone that inspires trust and confidence
The doctor smiled reassuringly before beginning the examination.
O médico sorriu de forma tranquilizadora antes de começar o exame.
Synonyms
comfortinglysoothinglyencouraginglyconfidentlyassuringly
Antonyms
disturbinglyalarminglyworryinglydisconcertinglythreateningly

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
de forma tranquilizadora; tranquilizadoramente
common usage
São Paulo
de forma tranquilizadora
standard usage
Portugal
de forma tranquilizadora; tranquilizadoramente
formal and standard usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

put someone's mind at ease reassuringly
speak reassuringly to someone
pat someone's hand reassuringly
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