comforter
Thick quilted bedding
A comforter is a thick, quilted bedcover filled with down or synthetic material, used for warmth.
In British usage, the same item is often called a duvet.
Comforter also means one who provides comfort: She was a comforter to the grieving family.
In religious contexts, the Comforter refers to the Holy Spirit.
Stuffed, stitched bed covering
- duvetFilled bed covering
- blanketSoft bed covering
- bedspreadDecorative mattress covering
- coverletOrnamental bed covering
eiderdown · throw · afghan · bedclothes · sheets · pillowcase · sham · linens
Warm and snug
- snugComfortably close-fitting
- softnessYielding to gentle pressure
- plushThick-pile soft fabric
- fleeceWool still on sheep
fluffy · quilted · thermal · insulated · woolen · toasty · cuddly · velvet
Comfort during distress
- reassuranceWords meant to calm
- reliefEasing of distress
- supportTo uphold or sustain
- empathySharing another's emotions
compassion · understanding · healing · balm · peace · calmness · serenity · tranquility
quilt
Stuffed, stitched bed covering
coverlet · eiderdown · throw · afghan · bedclothes · sheets · pillowcase · sham · linens · mattress
cozy
Warm and snug
fleece · fluffy · quilted · thermal · insulated · woolen · toasty · cuddly · velvet · cashmere
consolation
Comfort during distress
- reassuranceWords meant to calm
- reliefEasing of distress
- supportTo uphold or sustain
empathy · compassion · understanding · healing · balm · peace · calmness · serenity · tranquility · tenderness
counselor
One who advises
- caregiverOne providing daily assistance
- supporterOne who backs another
- confidantTrusted keeper of secrets
friend · companion · shoulder · listener · sympathizer · ally · mentor · pastor · chaplain · therapist
blankie
Child's comfort fabric
stuffed-animal · attachment · lovey · thumb · snuggle · childhood · bedtime · soothing · familiar
- beddingsheets, pillow, blanket, blankets, mattress
- linensbed linens, bed sheet, bedsheet, bed sheets, fitted sheet
- helpersnurse, helper, volunteer, aide, assistant
- bedspreadsquilt, duvet, coverlet, patchwork quilt, log cabin quilt
- bedroombed, mattress, pillow, pillows, headboard
- dorm roomtwin bed, desk, desk chair, desk lamp, mini fridge
comfortertormentor
One who causes anguish
tormenter · persecutor · antagonist · bully · oppressor
comforterflat sheet
Unshaped bed covering
top sheet · sheet · fitted sheet · bare mattress · blanket
comforterirritant
Source of vexation
disturber · disturbance · agitator · stressor · affliction
- 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
comfort, comfortable, comforting, discomfort, uncomfortable, comforts, uncomfortably, comfortless, discomforting