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   Com·fort

   /ˈkəmfərt/

   

   noun

   • 1. a state of physical ease and freedom from pain or constraint: "room for four people to travel in comfort"
   • ▪ things that contribute to physical ease and well-being: "the low upholstered chair was one of the room's few comforts"
   • ▪ prosperity and the pleasant lifestyle secured by it: "my father left us enough to live in comfort" Similar easefreedom from hardshipreposerelaxationserenitytranquilitycontentmentcontentwell-beingcozinessenjoymentluxuryaffluenceprosperityprosperousnesswealthopulenceplentysufficiencywelfarebed of rosesrare:easefulnessOpposite discomforthardship
   • 2. the easing or alleviation of a person's feelings of grief or distress: "a few words of comfort" Similar consolationsolacecondolencesympathyfellow feelingcommiserationhelpsupportsuccorreliefeasementalleviationreassurancecheergladdeningOpposite grief
   • ▪ a person or thing that helps to alleviate a difficult situation: "his friendship was a great comfort"
   • 3. a warm quilt. dialect US

   verb

   • 1. ease the grief or distress of; console: "she broke down in tears and her friend tried to comfort her"
   • ▪ improve the mood of or restore a sense of well-being to: "he dined outdoors, comforted by the crackling sounds of the fire"

   Word Origin Middle English (as a noun, in the senses ‘strengthening, support, consolation’; as a verb, in the senses ‘strengthen, give support, console’): from Old French confort (noun), conforter (verb), from late Latin confortare ‘strengthen’, from com- (expressing intensive force) + Latin fortis ‘strong’. The sense ‘something producing physical ease’ arose in the mid 17th century.

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   Synonyms for COMFORTABLE: snug, easy, soft, spacious, comfy, cozy, cushy, pleasant; Antonyms of COMFORTABLE: uncomfortable, hard, severe, harsh, unpleasant, inhospitable, uninviting, dissatisfied.

   • Some common synonyms of comfortable are cozy, easy, restful, and snug. While all these words mean "enjoying or providing a position of contentment...
   • The words cozy and comfortable are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, cozy suggests warmth, shelter, assured ease, and friendliness....
   • The meanings of easy and comfortable largely overlap; however, easy implies relief from or absence of anything likely to cause discomfort or constr...
   • While in some cases nearly identical to comfortable, restful applies to whatever induces or contributes to rest or relaxation. // a quiet restful v...
   • Although the words snug and comfortable have much in common, snug suggests having just enough space for comfort and safety but no more. // a snug l...

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   • Comfort based on one's experience and knowledge with their surroundings Pleasant and satisfactory, especially to the mind or senses “Her comforting of the sick and aged and her giving freely to the poor are corporal acts of mercy.” Present participle for to relieve the distress or suffering of

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   • 1. to soothe, console, or reassure; bring solace or cheer to: to comfort someone after a loss. 2. to make physically comfortable. n. 3. relief in affliction; consolation; solace. 4. a feeling of relief or consolation. 5. a person or thing that gives consolation or relief.

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