comfort (n.)

  1. 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

    [ Syn: comfortableness ]

  2. a feeling of freedom from worry or disappointment

  3. the act of consoling; giving relief in affliction; his presence was a consolation to her

    [ Syn: consolation , solace ]

  4. 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

    [ Syn: ease ]

  5. 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'

  6. bedding made of two layers of cloth filled with stuffing and stitched together

    [ Syn: quilt , comforter , puff ]

  7. assistance, such as that provided to an enemy or to a known criminal; it gave comfort to the enemy'

    comfort (v.)

  1. give moral or emotional strength to

    [ Syn: soothe , console , solace ]

  2. lessen pain or discomfort; alleviate; ease the pain in your legs

    [ Syn: ease ]

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