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comfort

Definition

  • noun: a state or situation in which you are relaxed and do not have any physically unpleasant feelings caused by pain, heat, cold, etc.
  • verb: to give strength and hope to
  • verb: to cause (someone) to feel less worried, upset, frightened, etc.
  • usually singular
  • synonyms: cheer, easy street, abet

Examples

  • If it is any 'comfort' to you, I've made the same mistake myself. = It might give you 'comfort' to know that I've made the same mistake myself.

  • When we went out for drinks together, I realized we were getting 'too close for comfort'. [=we were getting closer than I wanted to be]

  • Knowing that I can rely on your help is a 'comforting' thought. = It is 'comforting' to know that I can rely on your help.

Movie quotes

  • (..) And you owe me a shit ton of money. - I'm good for it. - No, you're not. - You're unemployed. - Which is why I was seeking comfort in the arms of a streetwalker, okay? I didn't know that shit was illegal. - Really? - I mean, I guess I knew, but I thought cops always (..)
    2014 TvShow: Californication Title: Grace Season: 7 Episode 12