noun

comfort

comfort, solace, ease

I live in comfort.

I live in comfort.

She found comfort in his words.

She found comfort in his words.

A warm blanket is a great comfort.

A warm blanket is a great comfort.

((to find comfort in sth.)) to get solace from something She found comfort in music.

((to live in comfort)) to have a pleasant and easy life They live in comfort.

((a comfort to sb.)) something that provides solace to someone His presence was a comfort to her.

Synonyms: ease, solace, relief; Antonyms: discomfort, distress

From Latin 'con-' (intensive prefix) + 'fortis' (strong), meaning 'to strengthen much'.

Think of a comfortable 'fort' (com-fort) where you feel safe and relaxed.

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