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comfort - Dictionary definition and meaning for comfort

COMFORT

  • (noun) assistance, such as that provided to an enemy or to a known criminal

    "it gave comfort to the enemy"

  • (noun) the act of consoling; giving relief in affliction

    "his presence was a consolation to her"

    synonyms : consolation , solace

  • (noun) bedding made of two layers of cloth filled with stuffing and stitched together

    synonyms : comforter , puff , quilt

  • (noun) a feeling of freedom from worry or disappointment

  • (noun) satisfaction or physical well-being provided by a person or thing

    "his friendship was a comfort", "a padded chair was one of the room's few comforts"

  • (noun) a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain

    "he is a man who enjoys his comfort", "she longed for the comfortableness of her armchair"

    synonyms : comfortableness

  • (noun) a freedom from financial difficulty that promotes a comfortable state

    "a life of luxury and ease", "he had all the material comforts of this world"

    synonyms : ease

  • (verb) lessen pain or discomfort; alleviate

    "ease the pain in your legs"

    synonyms : ease

  • (verb) give moral or emotional strength to

    synonyms : console , solace , soothe

    She tried to console the child but failed. -added by naila_inlas

WordNet® 3.0, © 2006 by Princeton University.


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