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Definition of Comfort
1. Verb. Give moral or emotional strength to. "The performance is likely to comfort Sue"
Exact synonyms: Console, Solace, Soothe
Specialized synonyms: Calm, Calm Down, Lull, Quiet, Quieten, Still, Tranquilize, Tranquillise, Tranquillize, Allay, Ease, Relieve, Still
Derivative terms: Comforter, Comforter, Consolable, Consolation, Consolation, Consolatory, Solace, Solace, Solace, Solacement, Solacement
Specialized synonyms: Calm, Calm Down, Lull, Quiet, Quieten, Still, Tranquilize, Tranquillise, Tranquillize, Allay, Ease, Relieve, Still
Derivative terms: Comforter, Comforter, Consolable, Consolation, Consolation, Consolatory, Solace, Solace, Solace, Solacement, Solacement
2. Noun. A state of being relaxed and feeling no pain. ; "She longed for the comfortableness of her armchair"
Exact synonyms: Comfortableness
Generic synonyms: Condition, Status
Specialized synonyms: Ease, Relief, Solace, Solacement, Cosiness, Coziness, Snugness, Convenience
Attributes: Comfortable, Comfy, Uncomfortable
Antonyms: Discomfort
Derivative terms: Comfortable
Generic synonyms: Condition, Status
Specialized synonyms: Ease, Relief, Solace, Solacement, Cosiness, Coziness, Snugness, Convenience
Attributes: Comfortable, Comfy, Uncomfortable
Antonyms: Discomfort
Derivative terms: Comfortable
3. Verb. Lessen pain or discomfort; alleviate. "Ease the pain in your legs"
Exact synonyms: Ease
Generic synonyms: Alleviate, Assuage, Palliate, Relieve
Derivative terms: Comforter, Comforter, Easement, Easing
Generic synonyms: Alleviate, Assuage, Palliate, Relieve
Derivative terms: Comforter, Comforter, Easement, Easing
4. Noun. A feeling of freedom from worry or disappointment.
Generic synonyms: Pleasance, Pleasure
Specialized synonyms: Consolation, Solace, Solacement, Alleviation, Assuagement, Relief
Specialized synonyms: Consolation, Solace, Solacement, Alleviation, Assuagement, Relief
5. Noun. The act of consoling; giving relief in affliction. "His presence was a consolation to her"
Exact synonyms: Consolation, Solace
Generic synonyms: Ministration, Relief, Succor, Succour
Derivative terms: Console, Solace
Generic synonyms: Ministration, Relief, Succor, Succour
Derivative terms: Console, Solace
6. Noun. A freedom from financial difficulty that promotes a comfortable state. "He had all the material comforts of this world"
7. Noun. Satisfaction or physical well-being provided by a person or thing. "A padded chair was one of the room's few comforts"
8. Noun. Bedding made of two layers of cloth filled with stuffing and stitched together.
Exact synonyms: Comforter, Puff, Quilt
Generic synonyms: Bed Clothing, Bedclothes, Bedding
Specialized synonyms: Continental Quilt, Duvet, Eiderdown, Patchwork, Patchwork Quilt
Derivative terms: Quilt, Quilt
Generic synonyms: Bed Clothing, Bedclothes, Bedding
Specialized synonyms: Continental Quilt, Duvet, Eiderdown, Patchwork, Patchwork Quilt
Derivative terms: Quilt, Quilt
9. Noun. Assistance, such as that provided to an enemy or to a known criminal. "It gave comfort to the enemy"
Definition of Comfort
1. v. t. To make strong; to invigorate; to fortify; to corroborate.
2. n. Assistance; relief; support.
Definition of Comfort
1. Noun. Contentment, ease. ¹
2. Noun. A consolation; something relieving suffering or worry. ¹
3. Noun. A cause of relief or satisfaction. ¹
4. Verb. (transitive) : To provide '''comfort''' to or relieve suffering. ¹
5. Verb. To make the physical circumstances comfortable. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Comfort
1. to soothe in time of grief [v -ED, -ING, -S]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Comfort
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