1. a state of physical ease and freedom from pain or constraint
2. the easing or alleviation of a person's feelings of grief or distress
3. things that contribute to physical ease and well-being

1. to ease the grief or distress of someone

Examples

• The soft chair provided great comfort after a long day.
• She found comfort in her friend’s kind words.
• The hotel room had all the modern comforts.
• He tried to comfort his crying sister.
• The warm blanket gave me comfort on the cold night.
• Reading books brings her comfort during difficult times.
• The nurse comforted the worried patient.