English · Emotions & Feelings
comfort
ˈkʌmfərt
[ˈkʌmfərt]
a feeling of ease or relief
Beginnernoun
Definition
A state of physical ease or relief from distress; also consolation.
Example
Her kind words were a great comfort to him.
Her kind words were a great comfort to him.
Etymology
From Latin 'confortare' meaning 'to strengthen greatly'.
How & Where It’s Used
Names ease of body or the soothing of sorrow.