comfort

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of COMFORT

a feeling of ease from grief or trouble <the mourners found comfort in their pastor's words>

Synonyms cheer, consolation, relief, solace

Near Antonyms cold comfort; anguish, distress, heartache, heartbreak, torment, torture

something that adds to one's ease of living <a family campground with all the comforts of home>

Synonyms accommodation, amenity, convenience, creature comfort, luxury, mod con [chiefly British], nicety

Related Words bonus, extra; benefit, help, service; anodyne, solace; delight, indulgence, joy, pleasure

Antonyms burden, millstone, weight

reduction of or freedom from pain <a life of comfort>

Synonyms alleviation, comfort, release, relief

Near Antonyms discomfort, unrest; agony, anguish, misery, suffering, torment, torture; ache, pain, pang, prick, smart, sting, stitch, throe, tingle, twinge

something adding to pleasure or comfort but not absolutely necessary <a hotel room featuring an array of domestic comforts>

Synonyms amenity, comfort, extra, frill, indulgence, superfluity

Related Words extravagance, nonessential; dainty, delicacy, nicety, treat; accessory (also accessary), accoutrement (or accouterment), bells and whistles, option

Antonyms basic, essential, fundamental, must, necessity, requirement

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