comfort

noun
UK: /ˈkʌmfət/
US: /ˈkʌmfərt/

  1. A feeling of being physically relaxed and free from pain.

    1. I just want to sit in comfort and watch TV. [ ] [ ]
    2. The hotel aims to provide a high level of comfort for its guests. [ ] [ ]

  2. A state of ease and contentment; relief from hardship or distress.

    1. It's a comfort to know that she is safe now. [ ] [ ]
    2. After the loss, her friends offered comfort and support. [ ] [ ]

  3. Something that makes you feel physically relaxed and free from pain.

    1. This new mattress is such a comfort. [ ] [ ]
    2. Warm clothes and a good fire are real comforts in winter. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

ease luxury consolation soothe cheer well-being relief console
comfort transitive-verb

  1. To ease someone's feelings of grief, distress, or pain.

    1. I tried to comfort her after she failed. [ ] [ ]
    2. The friends gathered to comfort the bereaved family at the wake. [ ] [ ]

  2. To make someone feel physically comfortable or relaxed.

    1. The soft lighting and music comforted him. [ ] [ ]
    2. I like to comfort myself with a warm bath after work. [ ] [ ]
comfort intransitive-verb

  1. To give strength and hope.

    1. It comforted me to know I wasn't alone. [ ] [ ]
    2. The memory of her smile comforted him during tough times. [ ] [ ]
comfort adjective

  1. Providing physical ease and relaxation.

    1. She bought a comfort blanket for the baby. [ ] [ ]
    2. He values comfort food like mac and cheese during stressful days. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "comfort" in English means: A feeling of being physically relaxed and free from pain., A state of ease and contentment; relief from hardship or distress., Something that makes you feel physically relaxed and free from pain..

The phonetic transcription of "comfort" is /ˈkʌmfət/ in British English and /ˈkʌmfərt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "comfort": ease, luxury, consolation, soothe, cheer, well-being, relief, console.

Example usage of "comfort": "I just want to sit in comfort and watch TV.". More examples on the page.