Definition of comfort

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comfort - 10 definitions

- noun
1. comfort -- 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
antonyms: discomfort -- the state of being tense and feeling pain
Source:WordNet 3.0
 
2. comfort -- a feeling of freedom from worry or disappointment
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3. consolation -- the act of consoling; giving relief in affliction; "his presence was a consolation to her"
synonyms: consolation, solace
Source:WordNet 3.0
 
4. ease -- 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
Source:WordNet 3.0
 
5. comfort -- 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"
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6. quilt -- bedding made of two layers of cloth filled with stuffing and stitched together
synonyms: quilt, comforter, puff
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7. comfort -- assistance, such as that provided to an enemy or to a known criminal; "it gave comfort to the enemy"
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- verb
8. comfort -- give moral or emotional strength to
synonyms: soothe, console, solace
Source:WordNet 3.0
 
9. comfort -- lessen pain or discomfort; alleviate; "ease the pain in your legs"
synonyms: ease
Source:WordNet 3.0
 
10. comfort, console -- to soothe in time of grief
synonyms: console, comforts, comforted, comforting
Source:OWL 2 Web Ontology Language
 
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Antonyms
discomfort -- the state of being tense and feeling pain

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