Emotions / B1

KUMF-uh-t/ˈkʌmfət/

Comfort is the feeling of being relaxed, warm, and free from pain or worry: in comfort; a comfort break; take comfort from the news. Ease is close; luxury is richer and more expensive. Comfort as a verb: comfort a child. Comfortable is the adjective (UK: comfortable chairs, not “comfort chairs” in most cases). Do not confuse comfort with comforter (US English for a duvet).

Meaning

A feeling of being relaxed, warm, and free from pain or worry.

Examples

• “She sat in comfort by the fire after the long walk.”
• “Passengers can travel in comfort on the new trains.”
• “Friends tried to comfort her after she failed the interview.”

Good to know

in comfort. take comfort from. Verb: comfort someone. Adjective: comfortable. Close: ease. Richer: luxury.

Near in meaning

ease

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