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comfort

/ˈkʊm.fət/noun

A relaxed state of ease and contentment, free from worry or pain.

Example sentences

  • “After a long day, she enjoyed the comfort of her favorite armchair.”
  • “Soft music and dim lights helped the patients rest in comfort.”

Also a verb: you comfort someone who is grieving. Your 'comfort zone' is the range of situations where you feel safe.

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