comfort
Meaning
n 1: a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain; "he is a manwho enjoys his comfort"; "she longed for the
comfortableness of her armchair" [syn: comfortableness]
[ant: discomfort]
2: a feeling of freedom from worry or disappointment
3: the act of consoling; giving relief in affliction; "his
presence was a consolation to her" [syn: consolation, solace]
4: a freedom from financial difficulty that promotes a
comfortable state; "a life of luxury and ease"; "he had
all the material comforts of this world" [syn: ease]
v 1: give moral or emotional strength to [syn: soothe, console,
solace]
2: lessen pain or discomfort; alleviate; "ease the pain in your
legs" [syn: ease]