The child drifted off to sleep, comforted by the cat's purring.

Meaning: The child fell asleep peacefully because the cat's purring made them feel safe and secure.

Choice of Words: Drifted means to move slowly and smoothly in a particular direction. Off means away from a place or position. Comforted means made to feel less worried or upset.

Alternative Expressions

Related Expressions

• The cat curled up on the couch, purring contentedly as it drifted off to sleep.
• The child drifted off to sleep in her mother's arms.
• Purring softly, cat drifts off to sleep.
• Friend comforted sad child.
• Father comforted child when sad.
• The sound of purring lulled the child to sleep.
• The cat's purring lulled the child to sleep.
• The girl drifted off to sleep, content.
• I drifted off to sleep peacefully.
• Baby drifted off to sleep peacefully.