Comfort Definition & Meaning
comfort
- 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"
- a feeling of freedom from worry or disappointment
- the act of consoling; giving relief in affliction; "his presence was a consolation to her"
- 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"
- 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"
- bedding made of two layers of cloth filled with stuffing and stitched together
- assistance, such as that provided to an enemy or to a known criminal; "it gave comfort to the enemy"
- verb
- give moral or emotional strength to
- lessen pain or discomfort; alleviate; "ease the pain in your legs"
"Comfort" in song lyrics
See how comfort is used in real songs:
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"Warmingly piggy leader colony to comfort"
Aesop Rock — Shovel -
"I pose a threat to those who get too close for comfort"
Asher Roth — Sour Patch Kids -
"for comfort"
Lil' Bow Wow — Pick Of The Litter
Words that rhyme with comfort
Usage tips for "comfort"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "comfort" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for comfort to find words that pair well.
Use "comfort" in a verse
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Generate a verseFrequently asked questions
- What does comfort mean?
- 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" a feeling of freedom from worry or disappointment the act of consoling; giving relief in affliction; "his presence was a consolation to her" 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" satisfaction or physical well-being provided by a person or thing
- What part of speech is comfort?
- Comfort is a noun and a verb.
- How many definitions does comfort have?
- Comfort has 9 definitions across 2 parts of speech (noun, verb).