Comfort — synonyms, comfort antonyms, definition

1. comfort (Noun)

abundance accommodation affluence aid alleviation amenity apathy assistance assuagement balm benevolence cheer comfortableness comforter compassion complacency condolence consolation contentment convenience • • • discomfort

comfort (Noun) — A state of being relaxed and feeling no pain. ex. "he is a man who enjoys his comfort"

comfort (Noun) — A feeling of freedom from worry or disappointment.

comfort (Noun) — The act of consoling; giving relief in affliction. ex. "his presence was a comfort to her"

comfort (Noun) — A freedom from financial difficulty that promotes a comfortable state. ex. "he had all the material comforts of this world"

comfort (Noun) — Satisfaction or physical well-being provided by a person or thing. ex. "his friendship was a comfort" ex. "a padded chair was one of the room's few comforts"

comfort (Noun) — Bedding made of two layers of cloth filled with stuffing and stitched together.

comfort (Noun) — Assistance, such as that provided to an enemy or to a known criminal. ex. "it gave comfort to the enemy"

affluence aid assist assistance bed clothing bedclothes bedding condition gratification help ministration pleasance pleasure relief richness satisfaction status succor succour Duvet alleviation assuagement consolation continental quilt convenience cosiness coziness ease eiderdown lap of luxury patchwork patchwork quilt relief snugness solace solacement comfortable comfy uncomfortable

2. comfort (Verb)

animate assure bolster brighten calm cheer cherish commiserate condole console encourage feel for gladden gratify hearted nourish nurse nurture pacify pamper • • •

comfort (Verb) — Give moral or emotional strength to.

comfort (Verb) — Lessen pain or discomfort; alleviate. ex. "comfort the pain in your legs"

alleviate assuage palliate relieve allay calm calm down ease lull quiet quieten relieve still tranquilize tranquillise tranquillize