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1. : to give strength and hope to : cheer. comforted by the knowledge that the program will be fully funded. 2. : to ease the grief or trouble of : console. The mother comforted her crying child. The bereaved families of the victims were comforted by friends. comfortingly. ˈkəm (p)-fər-tiŋ-lē. adverb. comfort. 2 of 2. noun. 1. : strengthening aid:
a cause or matter of relief or satisfaction: The patient's recovery was a comfort to the doctor. a state of ease and satisfaction of bodily wants, with freedom from pain and anxiety: He is a man who enjoys his comfort. something that promotes such a state: His wealth allows him to enjoy a high degree of comfort.
Synonyms for COMFORT: relief, consolation, encouragement, solace, reassurance, cheer, sympathy, happiness; Antonyms of COMFORT: distress, anguish, torture, cold comfort, heartache, heartbreak, torment, weight.
a pleasant feeling of being relaxed and free from pain: for comfort She evidently dresses for comfort. It's a little too hot for comfort. in the comfort of Now you can watch the latest films in the comfort of your own room. Fewer examples. The car offers value for money, comfort and dependability.
As a noun, comfort is anything that provides satisfaction or a relaxed and easy feeling. You might think that the comfort of your new shoes cannot be surpassed. Definitions of comfort. noun. a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain. “he is a man who enjoys his comfort ” synonyms: comfortableness. see more. noun.
comfort. [uncountable] the state of being physically relaxed and free from pain; the state of having a pleasant life, with everything that you need. The hotel offers a high standard of comfort and service. I didn't want to leave the comfort of my bed.
comfort. If you are doing something in comfort, you are physically relaxed and contented, and are not feeling any pain or other unpleasant sensations. This will enable the audience to sit in comfort while watching the shows. The shoe has padding around the collar, heel and tongue for added comfort.
comfort. to make somebody who is worried or unhappy feel better by being kind and showing sympathy to them. comfort somebody The victim's widow was today being comforted by family and friends. The idea that he was not alone comforted him greatly. I am comforted by the fact that Jamie died doing what he liked best.
Definition of comfort verb in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
Comfort (or being comfortable) is a sense of physical or psychological ease, often characterised as a lack of hardship. Persons who are lacking in comfort are uncomfortable, or experiencing discomfort.
