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Definitions

comfort

[kuhm-fert] / ˈkʌm fərt /
NOUN
good feeling; ease
Synonyms
STRONGEST
amenity contentment convenience enjoyment happiness luxury pleasure relaxation relief satisfaction warmth well-being
STRONG
abundance alleviation assuagement cheer cheerfulness complacency coziness exhilaration facility gratification opulence peacefulness plenty poise quiet repose rest restfulness snugness succor sufficiency
WEAK
bed of roses creature comforts
Antonyms
STRONGEST
discontent displeasure dissatisfaction gloom inconvenience misery need pain sadness sorrow unhappiness want woe
STRONG
agitation depression lack upset worry
WEAK
aggravation annoyance bother botheration distress exasperation hindrance hurt injury irritation torment torture
NOUN
aid, help
Synonyms
STRONGEST
compassion consolation encouragement relief solace sympathy
STRONG
alleviation assist compensation hand lift pity succor support
WEAK
secours
Antonyms
STRONGEST
discouragement indifference mercilessness
STRONG
hindrance stop
WEAK
aggravation annoyance bother botheration distress exasperation hurt injury irritation torment torture
VERB
soothe, console, cheer up
Synonyms
STRONGEST
assuage cheer console delight encourage hearten reassure refresh relieve soothe
STRONG
abate aid allay alleviate ameliorate assist bolster calm compose condole confirm divert ease enliven free gladden help inspirit invigorate mitigate nourish reanimate remedy revitalize revive salve soften solace strengthen stroke succor support sustain sympathize uphold upraise
WEAK
buck up commiserate with grant respite lighten burden make well put at ease quiet fears
Antonyms
STRONGEST
agitate bring down depress discourage dishearten dispirit dissuade distress hurt pain trouble upset worry
STRONG
aggravate anger block bore contradict destroy disapprove dull enervate excite harm hinder increase injure intensify irritate magnify neglect obstruct oppose stop suppress weaken worsen
WEAK
annoy bother exasperate provoke torment torture vex

Example Sentences

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The Pentagon in recent decades has welcomed a diversity of faiths, with chaplains tasked more with offering personal comfort and guidance than on blessing leaders' decisions.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

Are religious narratives meant to spur us or breed comfort?

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

Online automated investment services, known as robo advisers, can select investments for you once you define your risk comfort level.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 30, 2026

He was then criticised for ignoring Kinsky as he went off, comfort left to team-mates on the pitch, then Conor Gallagher and Dominic Solanke, who followed him down the tunnel.

From BBC • Mar. 29, 2026

Now, in the devastation of the earthquake, Jonathan again found comfort in the dog’s presence.

From "Earthquake Terror" by Peg Kehret

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.