Comfort

/ˈkʌmfərt/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A state of physical ease and freedom from pain or constraint.

After a long day at work, she sought comfort in her soft chair.

The easing or alleviation of a person's feelings of grief or distress.

He found comfort in the support of his friends during tough times.

A person or thing that provides consolation.

Her presence was a great comfort to him in the hospital.

verb

To soothe, console, or reassure; to ease the grief or pain of.

She comforted her daughter after the bad dream.

To provide physical ease or relief.

He comforted himself with a warm cup of tea.

Middle English 'comforten', from Old French 'conforter', from Latin 'confortare' (to strengthen, comfort).

comfort zone

A situation where one feels safe or at ease.

comfort food

Food that provides sentimental value or nostalgia.

take comfort in

To find solace in something.

console

To provide comfort to someone in distress.

assuage

To make an unpleasant feeling less intense.

solace

Comfort or consolation in a time of grief.

Cozy

That blanket is so cozy; it really brings me comfort.

Chill

I'm just chilling at home for some comfort after a long week.