noun
A state of physical ease, with little or no pain or difficulty.
The new chair provides more comfort.
We traveled in comfort.
Common phrases & grammar
physical comfort · creature comforts · live in comfort
in comfort
the comfort of + noun
American English
How to pronounce comforted
noun · verbB1Common word
KUHMferdihd
/ˈkʰəm.fɚ.ɾɪd̚/
3 syllables · Stress the first syllable.
Related entry: comfort
A state of physical ease, with little or no pain or difficulty.
Practice out loudMeanings & examples
noun
A feeling of relief or hope, or something that gives you this feeling when you are sad, worried, or in pain.
Her words gave me comfort.
The letter brought comfort to his family.
Common phrases & grammar
a source of comfort · provide comfort · take comfort in · great comfort
take comfort in + noun
bring comfort to + someone
verb
To make someone feel less sad, worried, or alone, especially when they are suffering.
She comforted her crying child.
I called to comfort my friend after the accident.
Good to know
Say “comfort someone,” not “comfort to someone.”
Common phrases & grammar
comfort a child · comfort a friend · comfort someone in their grief
comfort + someone
comfort someone after + noun
Useful expressions
to find relief or hope in something
She took comfort in her family's support.
a situation or place where you feel safe and familiar
Speaking in public takes me out of my comfort zone.
food that makes you feel happy because it is familiar or reminds you of home
Mac and cheese is my favorite comfort food.
Related words & forms
As a feeling, comfort is usually not plural. Comforts means things that make life easier or more pleasant.