Comfort

Pronunciation: /ˈkʌmfərt/

Comfort (noun)

  1. A pleasant feeling of being relaxed and free from pain or worry.
  2. Something that makes you feel better when you are sad or worried.
  3. A state of physical relaxation and ease, often provided by soft or supportive things.

Examples

  • She found comfort in the quiet room.
  • He takes comfort in knowing he did his best.

Common collocations: find comfort, take comfort, great comfort, offer comfort, provide comfort

Comfort (verb)

  1. To help someone feel less sad or worried.

Examples

  • She tried to comfort him after the loss.
  • He comforted her with kind words.

Synonyms of Comfort

Formal

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Comfort

  • when referring to physical or emotional unease
  • when referring to emotional or physical pain