comforts Meaning, Definition & Usage

1. noun things that make you comfortable and at ease
   creature comforts; conveniences; amenities.
   
   • all the comforts of home
2. noun a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain
   comfortableness; comfort.
   
   • he is a man who enjoys his comfort
   • she longed for the comfortableness of her armchair
3. noun a feeling of freedom from worry or disappointment
   comfort.
   
4. noun the act of consoling; giving relief in affliction
   comfort; solace; consolation.
   
   • his presence was a consolation to her
5. noun a freedom from financial difficulty that promotes a comfortable state
   ease; comfort.
   
   • a life of luxury and ease
   • he had all the material comforts of this world
6. noun satisfaction or physical well-being provided by a person or thing
   comfort.
   
   • his friendship was a comfort
   • a padded chair was one of the room's few comforts
7. noun bedding made of two layers of cloth filled with stuffing and stitched together
   comforter; puff; comfort; quilt.
   
8. noun assistance, such as that provided to an enemy or to a known criminal
   comfort.
   
   • it gave comfort to the enemy
9. verb give moral or emotional strength to
   soothe; comfort; console; solace.
   
10. verb lessen pain or discomfort; alleviate
    ease; comfort.
    
    • ease the pain in your legs

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