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

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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

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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

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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

View gallery - 7 images This timber retreat is small on home comforts but big on simple rustic charm. — New Atlas, 15 Aug. 2026

Restorations have allowed the hotel to retain its historic charm while adapting to modern comforts. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Aug. 2026

Carolwood Estates Not that the primary suite lacks for comforts. — Natalie Hoberman, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026

June 21 – July 22 Home comforts help the outside noise soften. — Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 10 Aug. 2026

Cancer June 21 – July 22 Home comforts help the outside noise soften. — Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 10 Aug. 2026

Locals and tourists liken the stunt to a David Blaine spectacle, snapping photos, speculating about the man’s comforts and, crucially for Netflix, vowing to watch the movie behind the buzz. — Summer Lin, Los Angeles Times, 8 Aug. 2026

The island was developed in 2012 to offer modern comforts without relying on mainland utilities. — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 7 Aug. 2026

Many of these homes have been carefully restored, blending centuries-old architectural character with modern comforts and contemporary Italian design aesthetics. — Madeline Weinfield, Architectural Digest, 5 Aug. 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