The nurses must see to the comfort of their patients.
Source: tatoeba (20976)
Comfort
/ˈkʌm.fət/
Synonyms for "comfort" (335 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (67)
Strong matches (101)
Noun(20 words)
commiseratecommiserationcomposecomposurecondolecondole withcondolementcondolenceconsolationconsolecontentcontentednesscontentmentcontour sheetconveniencecountenancecounterpanecovercoverletcoverlid
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cozinesscreature comfortcreature comfortsdo gooddoctoreaseeasementeasy circumstanceseasy streeteiderdownemboldenencourageencouragementendorseendpleasureenjoymententertainmententire satisfactioneuphoriaexpress sympathy forfacilityfat of the landfavorfeel withfelicityfitted sheetfleshpotsforepleasurefruitionfulfillmentfungive a boostgive a handgive a liftgive comfortgive helpgladdengo forgood officesgracious lifegracious livinggratificationgreat satisfactiongrieve forgrieve withgustohandhappinessheartenhearty enjoymenthelpinactivityindorseintellectual pleasurejoie de vivre
Verb(5 words)
Adjective(1 words)
emotional gesture
Related words (167)
keen pleasurekeep in countenancekickkickslap of luxurylap robelend a handlend one aidlife of easeliftlightenlinenloaves and fishesluxuryministrationministrymitigateofficeofficesopulence
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pat on the backpatchwork quiltpeace of mindphysical pleasurepillow slippillowcaseplacatepleasureplentyproffer aidprosperityprosperousnessprotectprotectionput at easequietquiet pleasurequiltrallyreassurancereassurereclaimreconcilementreconciliationredeemrefreshrelaxationreliefrelieverelishremedyrender assistancerenewreposerescueresignationrestrestfulnessrestoreresuscitatereviveroberugsalvesatisfactionsatisfysavesecurityself-gratificationself-indulgencesensual pleasuresensuous pleasureserviceset at easeset upsexual pleasuresharing of griefsheetsheetingshine uponshred of comfortsleepslipsmile uponsolacesolacementsoothesoothing wordssorrow withspeak soothing wordsspreadstylesubscribesuccesssuccorsupportsweetness of lifesympathizesympathize withsympathytake in towthe affluent lifethe good lifetherapythriving conditiontitillationtranquillityunbuttoned easeupraiseupward mobilityvelvetvoluptuousnesswealwealthweep forweep withwelfarewell-beingzest
Noun(36 words)
Determiner(1 words)
no cause for alarm
Verb(10 words)
Adjective(1 words)
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: consolation, console, ease, solace, solace.
- Sentence evidence is available for comfort, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from wordnet, opengloss, wiktionary, moby, 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 "comfort".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "comfort"
Keep "comfort" 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 "comfort" 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 "comfort", 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 "comfort" 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
37 entriesShowing 16 of 37 words.
More specific
15 entriesCollocations
10 entriesbring comfortcomfort foodcomfort someonecomfort zoneemotional comfortgive comforthome comfortsoffer comfortphysical comfortprovide comfort
Inflections
3 entriesDerivations
7 entriesAntonyms
1 entriesSample sentences
23 total sentences available.
Bill just wanted to comfort Monica, but she interpreted it as romantic interest.
Source: tatoeba (34543)
Please accept what little comfort these words can give you.
Source: tatoeba (54786)
My uncle now lives in comfort.
Source: tatoeba (65065)
Showing 4 of 23 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "comfort"?
Closest matches include consolation, console, ease, solace, solace.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "comfort"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.