Heart! you swear like a comfit-maker's wife.
Source: wiktionary
Comfit
/ˈkʌmfɪt/
Synonyms for "comfit" (36 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (8)
Strong matches (10)
Related words (18)
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: blancmange, candied fruit, candy, candy, compote.
- Sentence evidence is available for comfit, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from moby, opengloss, wordnet, derived_reverse, and related lexical sources.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "comfit".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "comfit"
Keep "comfit" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "comfit" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "comfit", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "comfit" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
9 entriesMore specific
7 entriesalmond comfitcaraway comfitduck confitgarlic confitnut comfitpork confitseed comfit
Collocations
10 entriesalmond comfitcandied fruitcaraway comfitcomfit boxcomfit trayfruit comfitnut comfitsugar coated comfitsugar coatingsugar syrup
Inflections
3 entriesDerivations
2 entriesSample sentences
5 total sentences available.
"Why, what are they?" she asked, looking at him askance. ¶ "Hashish; did you never hear of it?" ¶ "Oh, yes; it's that Indian stuff which brings one fantastic visions, isn't it? I've always wanted to see and taste it, and now I will," cried Belle, nibbling at one of the bean-shaped comfits with its green heart.
Source: wiktionary
But since I ate your present of comfits—and they were admirable comfits, and I ate them with speed—my heart is changed and inclined toward you, I know not why or how, except it be through magic.
Source: wiktionary
17th c, Abraham Cowley, The First Nemeæan Ode of Pindar: The Muse, 1795, Robert Anderson (editor), The Works of the British Poets, Volume 5, page 302, The fruit which does ſo quickly waſte, // Men ſcarce can ſee it, much leſs taſte, // Thou comfiteſt in ſweets to make it laſt.
Source: wiktionary
Showing 4 of 5 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "comfit"?
Closest matches include blancmange, candied fruit, candy, candy, compote.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "comfit"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.