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comforts

comforts

1.0
Things like a warm bed or nice food that make life pleasant and easy
  • noun
  • /ˈkʌmfərts/
translation icon : comodidades
  • Many people find that their daily comforts, like a warm blanket and a good book, help them relax after a long day.

Things that bring you comfort are positive, amazing things.

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Examples

  • But it's like I've always been into my creature comforts and just a very, very chilled and laid back, relaxed person.

  • I just didn't consider how tough it would be in a cabin with, like, not our usual comforts and toys and stimulation.

  • Things that bring you comfort are positive, amazing things.

  • In spite of having all physical comforts, social connectivity, friends, family, kids, people still feel lonely.

  • All of your usual comforts in the form of people ain't really around anymore, so you better tackle this yourself.

  • And one of the comforts that I would take was finding places that I did want to stop, you know, not just to get gas, but for a decent meal.

  • He surrounded himself with familiar comforts, such as his favorite snacks and cozy furniture, to feel at home.

  • For her, simple comforts like a cup of tea and soft music were essential for a peaceful evening.

Synonyms

ease
vscomforts
304 1.0

A state of comfort and freedom from worry

describe items or conditions that produce that state rather than the state itself
comfort
vscomforts
105 1.5

Possessions and money that make life easier

cover a wider range of physical and mental items, not only money related security
amenity
vscomforts
47 4.4

A useful thing in a building or place that makes living more comfortable

refer to many items and conditions that improve daily ease and pleasure
creature comforts
vscomforts
  • Informal
7 3.9

Small things that make life comfortable, like a warm bed or hot water

include both physical items and nonmaterial conditions that ease life
comfort of home
vscomforts
3 2.6

A feeling of ease and relaxation when you are at home

refer to actual items or conditions that cause that feeling, not only a place
conveniences
vscomforts
1.7

Things that make life easier and more comfortable, like a dishwasher or Wi‑Fi

emphasize overall pleasantness and relaxation rather than only saving time

Antonyms

128 3.4

A time of serious difficulty, often with little money or food

119 3.2

A feeling of physical pain or mental unease

Compounds

7 3.9

Small things that make life comfortable, like a warm bed or hot water

How Comfortable

luxe
5 7.9
comforts
1.0
amenity
47 4.4

Surface Forms

comfort singular
comforts plural

Morphology

comforts = comfort (transparent) = comfort + s

Simple plural formation from the noun 'comfort'; meaning is directly the plural of the base noun.

Etymology

Comforts comes from Latin parts com- 'with' and fortis 'strong', the same root you see in fort and fortify. So to comfort someone first meant to 'make them strong with help', and today comforts are the things that 'make life pleasant and easy'.