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KK Pronunciation

〔 ˋkʌmfZt 〕

Pronunciation

〔 ˊkʌmfәt 〕


Overview of noun comfort

The noun comfort has 7 senses


  • comfort, comfortableness -- (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")

  • comfort -- (a feeling of freedom from worry or disappointment)

  • consolation, comfort, solace -- (the act of consoling; giving relief in affliction; "his presence was a consolation to her")

  • ease, comfort -- (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")

  • 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")

  • quilt, comforter, comfort, puff -- (bedding made of two layers of cloth filled with stuffing and stitched together)

  • comfort -- (assistance, such as that provided to an enemy or to a known criminal; "it gave comfort to the enemy")


Overview of verb comfort

The verb comfort has 2 senses


  • comfort, soothe, console, solace -- (give moral or emotional strength to)

  • comfort, ease -- (lessen pain or discomfort; alleviate; "ease the pain in your legs")