Entry Word: comfort

Function: noun

Meaning: 1 a feeling of ease from grief or trouble <the mourners found comfort in their pastorʼs words>

Synonyms cheer, consolation, relief, solace

Related Words encouragement, inspiration, uplift; assurance, reassurance; alleviation, assuagement, mitigation; contentment, gladness, happiness; commiseration, empathy, sympathy

Near Antonyms anguish, distress, heartache, heartbreak, torment, torture

2 something that adds to oneʼs ease <a family campground with all the comforts of home>

Synonyms amenity, convenience, luxury

Related Words extra; benefit, help, service; delight, indulgence, joy, pleasure

Antonyms burden, millstone, weight

3 reduction of or freedom from pain <a life of comfort> — see ease 1
4 something adding to pleasure or comfort but not absolutely necessary <an array of domestic comforts> — see luxury 1