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- Dictionarycomfort/ˈkʌmfət/
noun
- 1. a state of physical ease and freedom from pain or constraint: "there is room for four people to travel in comfort"
- 2. the easing or alleviation of a person's feelings of grief or distress: "a few words of comfort" Similar Opposite
verb
- 1. ease the grief or distress of: "the victim was comforted by friends before being taken to hospital"
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COMFORT definition: 1. a pleasant feeling of being relaxed and free from pain: 2. the state of feeling better after…. Learn more.
1. : to give strength and hope to : cheer. comforted by the knowledge that the program will be fully funded. 2. : to ease the grief or trouble of : console. The mother comforted her crying child. The bereaved families of the victims were comforted by friends. comfortingly. ˈkəm (p)-fər-tiŋ-lē. adverb. comfort. 2 of 2. noun. 1. : strengthening aid:
a cause or matter of relief or satisfaction: The patient's recovery was a comfort to the doctor. a state of ease and satisfaction of bodily wants, with freedom from pain and anxiety: He is a man who enjoys his comfort. something that promotes such a state: His wealth allows him to enjoy a high degree of comfort.
noun. /ˈkʌmfət/ /ˈkʌmfərt/ Word Family. Idioms. [uncountable] the state of being physically relaxed and free from pain; the state of having a pleasant life, with everything that you need. The hotel offers a high standard of comfort and service. I didn't want to leave the comfort of my bed.
As a noun, comfort is anything that provides satisfaction or a relaxed and easy feeling. You might think that the comfort of your new shoes cannot be surpassed. Definitions of comfort. noun. a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain. “he is a man who enjoys his comfort ” synonyms: comfortableness. see more. noun.
1. a. A condition or feeling of pleasurable physical ease or relief from pain or stress: finally sat in comfort on the soft pillows. b. A condition of well-being, contentment, and security: an income that allowed them to live in comfort. 2. a. Solace or consolation in time of sorrow or distress: soothing words of comfort. b.
comfort. If you are doing something in comfort, you are physically relaxed and contented, and are not feeling any pain or other unpleasant sensations. This will enable the audience to sit in comfort while watching the shows. The shoe has padding around the collar, heel and tongue for added comfort.
comfort noun (ENOUGH MONEY) a pleasant life with enough money for everything that you need: He can afford to retire and live in comfort for the rest of his life. a comfort to sb. someone or something that helps you when you are anxious or sad: The children have been a great comfort to me since his death.
Comfort Definition. kŭmfərt. comforted, comforts. Meanings. Synonyms. Sentences. Definition Source. Word Forms. Origin. Verb. Noun. Filter. verb. comforted, comforts. To soothe in distress or sorrow; ease the misery or grief of; bring consolation or hope to. Webster's New World. Similar definitions. To give a sense of ease to. Webster's New World.
to make somebody who is worried or unhappy feel better by being kind and showing sympathy to them. comfort somebody The victim's widow was today being comforted by family and friends. The idea that he was not alone comforted him greatly. I am comforted by the fact that Jamie died doing what he liked best.
