reassuringly

/ˌriːəˈʃʊrɪŋli/
adverb
  1. In a way that makes someone feel less worried or more confident.
    • The doctor smiled reassuringly before explaining the simple procedure.
    • The engine hummed reassuringly as we drove through the night.
    • She patted his hand reassuringly, telling him everything would be fine.
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