comfort

/kˈʌmfɚt/ · 2 syllables

Meaning

noun

1. a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain
   “he is a man who enjoys his comfort”
2. a feeling of freedom from worry or disappointment
3. the act of consoling; giving relief in affliction
   “his presence was a consolation to her”
4. a freedom from financial difficulty that promotes a comfortable state
   “a life of luxury and ease”
5. satisfaction or physical well-being provided by a person or thing
   “his friendship was a comfort”
6. bedding made of two layers of cloth filled with stuffing and stitched together
7. assistance, such as that provided to an enemy or to a known criminal
   “it gave comfort to the enemy”

verb

1. give moral or emotional strength to
2. lessen pain or discomfort; alleviate
   “ease the pain in your legs”

Synonyms for comfort

• comfortableness
• consolation
• solace
• ease
• quilt
• comforter
• puff
• soothe
• console

Antonyms of comfort

• discomfort

Words that rhyme with comfort

• discomfort