Dictionary definition · comfort
noun
- a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain"he is a man who enjoys his comfort"
- 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"
- satisfaction or physical well-being provided by a person or thing"his friendship was a comfort"
- 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"
Source: Open English WordNet (CC BY 4.0).