Synonyms of comforts

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noun

plural of comfort

1

as in consolations

a feeling of ease from grief or trouble

the mourners found comfort in their pastor's words

Synonyms & Similar Words

• consolations
• reliefs
• encouragements
• solaces
• reassurances
• sympathies
• assurances
• cheers
• inspirations
• uplifts
• alleviations
• contentments
• mitigations
• assistances
• empathies
• succors
• commiserations
• aids
• assuagements
• help

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• distresses
• tortures
• heartaches
• torments
• heartbreaks
• anguishes
• cold comforts

2

as in amenities

something that adds to one's ease of living

a family campground with all the comforts of home

Synonyms & Similar Words

• amenities
• luxuries
• conveniences
• accommodations
• benefits
• creature comforts
• niceties
• mod cons
• bonuses
• services
• joys
• pleasures
• solaces
• extras
• delights
• help
• indulgences
• anodynes

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• burdens
• weights
• millstones

3

as in reliefs

reduction of or freedom from pain

a life of comfort

Synonyms & Similar Words

• reliefs
• alleviations
• eases
• releases
• decreases
• mitigations
• moderations
• mollifications
• diminishments
• appeasements
• assuagements

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• discomforts
• sufferings
• miseries
• tortures
• pains
• torments
• agonies
• pangs
• aches
• stitches
• anguishes
• throes
• smarts
• stings
• pricks
• tingles
• twinges

4

as in luxuries

something adding to pleasure or comfort but not absolutely necessary

a hotel room featuring an array of domestic comforts

Synonyms & Similar Words

• amenities
• luxuries
• indulgences
• extras
• frills
• superfluities
• options
• extravagances
• delicacies
• accessories
• niceties
• dainties
• treats
• nonessentials
• accoutrements
• bells and whistles

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• necessities
• requirements
• essentials
• basics
• fundamentals
• musts

comforts

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verb

present tense third-person singular of comfort

as in assures

to ease the grief or distress of

the first responders did their best to comfort the victims of the terrible tornado

Synonyms & Similar Words

• assures
• reassures
• soothes
• cheers
• consoles
• solaces
• uplifts
• sympathizes
• lifts
• relieves
• empathizes
• commiserates
• alleviates
• allays
• buoys (up)
• condoles
• elevates
• calms
• relaxes
• tranquilizes
• assuages
• boosts
• quiets

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• troubles
• distresses
• torments
• tortures
• worries
• discourages
• upsets
• demoralizes
• intensifies
• aggravates
• frets
• annoys
• disheartens
• worsens
• irritates
• irks
• harasses
• pesters

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of comforts

Noun

If your Mediterranean travel dreams mean hopping between postcard-perfect ports aboard a private yacht—without sacrificing luxury hotel comforts—Emerald Sakara just may be your answer. — Stephanie Orma, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026

But under Kim, these digital comforts are also tools of control. — Michelle Ye Hee Lee, Washington Post, 26 July 2026

In Homer’s Odyssey, xenia was upheld by the king of the Phaeacians, Alcinous, who entertained the shipwrecked Odysseus and provided him with comforts as well as a ship in which to sail home to Ithaca. — Gitanjali Roy, Encyclopedia Britannica, 21 July 2026

While its historic character remains intact, the guest rooms, restaurant, and courtyard have been thoughtfully updated with modern comforts. — Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 17 July 2026

Rooms Fresh off a $15 million renovation in the spring of 2025, the hotel’s 327 guest rooms blend Native design elements—a traditional rug here, a Pueblo pot there—with today’s comforts and amenities. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 July 2026

The counterpoint is that not all comforts are physical, and neither are all discomforts. — Joshua Rothman, New Yorker, 10 July 2026

For travelers seeking privacy without sacrificing the comforts of a luxury vacation, Figure Eight Island strikes a rare balance. — Abby Price, Southern Living, 7 July 2026

These ardent vows notwithstanding, the riven Ahab periodically yearns for the peace and comforts of home while viewing such tender, human feelings as weakness. — Literary Hub, 6 July 2026

Verb

Further video shows officers calmly evacuating two small children as the kids' family comforts them. — Robert McGreevy, FOXNews.com, 13 June 2026

This hearty chicken chili comforts those nursing wintertime sniffles. — Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 24 May 2026

Near the front of the hospital, a nurse comforts a man trapped beneath an SUV. — Kansas City Star, 22 May 2026

The nurturing Moon comforts therapeutic Chiron, brightening your 5th House of Amusement — this is your moment to attempt a new way of expressing yourself without judging yourself. — Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 1 Mar. 2026

Trump has a video conference with French First Lady Brigitte Macron to discuss initiatives to end cyberbullying, meets with Queen Rania of Jordan to discuss helping foster children and comforts former Hamas hostage Aviva Siegel. — Culture Critic, Los Angeles Times, 31 Jan. 2026

The base blends sesame and rice bran oils for a cushiony, fast-absorbing texture that immediately comforts dry skin. — Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 23 Jan. 2026

Strange to say, her mother’s retort comforts her. — Allegra Goodman, New Yorker, 4 Jan. 2026

Ilya even comforts Shane in a moment of panic by calling him his boyfriend, a simple but monumental step for Hollanov, as the internet has dubbed them. — Hunter Ingram, Variety, 26 Dec. 2025