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Comforts

Contentment, ease.

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📖 Definitions of "Comforts"

noun

1
Contentment, ease.
"Sleep in comfort with our new mattress."
2
Something that offers comfort.
"the comforts of home"
3
A consolation; something relieving suffering or worry.
"We still have the spare tire? That's a comfort at least."
4
A cause of relief or satisfaction.
"The outcome of the peace negotiations in Moscow in 1940 was a heavy blow to the young nation, but in the same time a great comfort: at least the independency was preserved."

verb

1
To relieve the distress or suffering of; to provide comfort to.
"Rob comforted Aaron because he was lost and very sad."
2
To make comfortable.
3
To make strong; to invigorate; to fortify; to corroborate.
4
To assist or help; to aid.

🔄 Synonyms of "Comforts"

3 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

Word	Definition
amenitiesnoun	The quality of being pleasant or agreeable, whether in respect to situation, climate, manners, disposition etc.
conveniencesnoun	things that make you comfortable and at ease
creature comforts	a British adult stop-motion comedy mockumentary franchise originating in a 1989 British humorous animated short film of the same name.

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Comforts"

Found via reverse dictionary — words that share a conceptual meaning.

Word	Definition
amenitiesnoun	The quality of being pleasant or agreeable, whether in respect to situation, climate, manners, disposition etc.
conveniencesnoun	things that make you comfortable and at ease
creature comforts	a British adult stop-motion comedy mockumentary franchise originating in a 1989 British humorous animated short film of the same name.
benefitsnoun	public assistance; welfare.
consolesnoun	An instrument with displays and an input device that is used to monitor and control an electronic system.
creaturenoun	A living being, such as an animal, monster, or alien.
easesnoun	Lack of difficulty; the ability to do something easily.
consolationsnoun	The act or example of consoling; the condition of being consoled.
reliefsnoun	The removal of stress or discomfort.
easenoun	Lack of difficulty; the ability to do something easily.
solacenoun	Comfort or consolation in a time of loneliness or distress.
succornoun	(American spelling) Alternative spelling of succour. [(uncountable) Aid, assistance, or relief given to one in distress; ministration.]
peacenoun	A state of tranquility, quiet, and harmony. For instance, a state free from civil disturbance.
luxuriesnoun	Something desirable but expensive and that one can live without.
securitynoun	(uncountable) The condition of not being threatened, especially physically, psychologically, emotionally, or financially.
contentmentnoun	Happiness in one's situation; satisfaction
calmverb	(of a person) Peaceful, quiet, especially free from anger and anxiety.
encouragementsnoun	Words or actions that increase someone's confidence
supportnoun	(transitive) To help keep from falling.
reassurancenoun	The feeling of being reassured, of having confidence restored, of having apprehensions dispelled.