comforting

Synonyms: abating allaying alleviating analeptic assuaging consolatory consoling curing encouraging freeing healthgiving heart-warming inspiriting invigorating lightening mitigating reassuring refreshing relieving remedying restoring revitalizing revivifying softening solacing soothing succoring sustaining tranquilizing upholding warming

Antonyms: aggravating depressing dispiriting distressing disturbing irritating upsetting worrying