comfort
Freedom from distress
Comfort is a state of ease and contentment, free from pain or anxiety.
Physical comfort comes from soft chairs, warm blankets, adequate food.
Emotional comfort comes from reassurance and support: She found comfort in her friend's words.
To comfort someone is to console them.
A comfort is something that provides ease: the comforts of home.
Cold comfort is consolation so slight it hardly helps.
Comfort during distress
- empathySharing another's emotions
- compassionConcern for others' distress
- sympathyCompassionate understanding of others
- reassuranceWords meant to calm
solace · kindness · soothing · understanding · condolence · commiserate · support · shoulder
Comfortably close-fitting
- cushionedMade softer or gentler
- plushThick-pile soft fabric
- softYielding to touch
- fleeceWool still on sheep
velvet · flannel · quilted · fireside · woolen · slippers · blanket · pajamas
Reducing distress or discomfort
- respiteShort pause from hardship
- alleviationReduction of intensity
- easeLack of strain
- mitigationReduction of severity
reprieve · succor · amelioration · palliative · therapeutic · remedy · release · unburdening
Freedom from harm
- protectionGuarding against harm
- shelterProtected place or structure
- stabilityResistance to displacement
- havenShelter from danger
refuge · sanctuary · familiarity · predictability · routine · assurance · certainty · trust
Joyfulness or encouragement
- reassureEase someone's doubts
- consoleComfort in distress
- upliftRaise emotionally or physically
- heartenTo give courage
bolster · rally · inspire · motivate · affirm · validate · strengthen · embolden
Attending to dependents
- motherhoodState of being a female parent
- parentingNurturing and guiding children
- attachmentConnection or fondness
- bondingForming close connections
nourishment · affection · tenderness · cradling · rocking · lullaby · swaddling · feeding
Multi-seat cushioned furniture
- reclinerAdjustable-back armchair
- ottomanBackless cushioned seat
- sectionalSofa made of units
- loveseatTwo-person sofa
armchair · chaise · settee · couch · futon · daybed · glider · cushion
Casual clothes for relaxing
- stretchPull to extend
- breathablePermits air passage
- softYielding to touch
- cottonPlant fiber for textiles
elastic · roomy · casual · pajamas · sweatpants · hoodie · slippers · robe
consolation
Comfort during distress
- empathySharing another's emotions
- compassionConcern for others' distress
- sympathyCompassionate understanding of others
reassurance · solace · kindness · soothing · understanding · condolence · commiserate · support · shoulder · hug
snug
Comfortably close-fitting
fleece · velvet · flannel · quilted · fireside · woolen · slippers · blanket · pajamas · nestled
soothing
Reducing distress or discomfort
- respiteShort pause from hardship
- alleviationReduction of intensity
- easeLack of strain
mitigation · reprieve · succor · amelioration · palliative · therapeutic · remedy · release · unburdening · decompression
safety
Freedom from harm
- protectionGuarding against harm
- shelterProtected place or structure
- stabilityResistance to displacement
haven · refuge · sanctuary · familiarity · predictability · routine · assurance · certainty · trust · anchor
cheer
Joyfulness or encouragement
hearten · bolster · rally · inspire · motivate · affirm · validate · strengthen · embolden · buoy
caregiving
Attending to dependents
- motherhoodState of being a female parent
- parentingNurturing and guiding children
- attachmentConnection or fondness
bonding · nourishment · affection · tenderness · cradling · rocking · lullaby · swaddling · feeding · holding
sofa
Multi-seat cushioned furniture
loveseat · armchair · chaise · settee · couch · futon · daybed · glider · cushion · upholstered
loungewear
Casual clothes for relaxing
- stretchPull to extend
- breathablePermits air passage
- softYielding to touch
cotton · elastic · roomy · casual · pajamas · sweatpants · hoodie · slippers · robe · tracksuit
indulgence
Yielding to desire
plushness · decadence · gourmet · premium · first-class · cashmere · silk · lavish · sumptuous · treat
macaroni
Short curved pasta
- mashed potatoesPulverized cooked tubers
- soupCooked liquid dish
- stewSlow-simmered meat dish
casserole · pudding · grilled cheese · noodles · porridge · congee · dumplings · pie · gravy · pot roast
- pleasurepleasure, enjoyment, delight, gratification, contentment
- social interactiongreeting, hello, goodbye, hi, bye
- assistancehelp, help desk, aid, helpdesk, assistance
- experiencesadventure, journey, moment, event, feeling
- good feelingshappy, joy, content, pleased, glad
- supportsupport, emotional support, moral support, support group, stand by
- comfort zonePsychological ease boundary
- too close for comfortProximity causing anxiety
- comfort foodEmotionally consoling dishes
- creature comfortsPhysical pleasures, everyday luxuries
- cold comfortUnhelpful attempt at solace
- comfortable shoesSupportive, pain-free footwear
comfortable, comforting, discomfort, uncomfortable, comforts, comforter, comforted, comfortably, uncomfortably