comfort

from Latin 'comfortare', meaning 'to strengthen greatly'.

NOUN (1)

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快適さ literal / 安らぎ literal / 慰め literal / 心地よさ literal / comfort of mind untranslatable (This concept conveys emotional reassurance which can be challenging to express in a single word in JAPANESE.)

Synonyms solace formal , ease , consolation

Antonyms discomfort

A state of physical ease and freedom from pain or constraint; a state of mental or emotional well-being, often providing relief from distress or grief. It can also refer to something that provides this state. The concept can also extend to a profound sense of emotional reassurance or solace that is not easily captured by a single equivalent term.

plural
comforts

The old armchair was her only source of comfort after a long day. — This sentence refers to physical comfort provided by an object.
His kind words brought her immense comfort during her time of loss. — This sentence refers to emotional or mental comfort.
She enjoyed the comfort and convenience of working from home. — This sentence refers to a general state of ease.

VERB (1)

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慰める literal / なぐさめる literal / 安心させる literal / 和らげる literal

Synonyms console , soothe , reassure

Antonyms agitate

To alleviate the distress, grief, or anxiety of someone; to soothe or console them.

irregular note only if irregular

gerund	past	plural
comforting	comforted

She tried to comfort her friend after he received the bad news. — This example shows direct action of comforting someone.
A warm cup of tea can comfort you on a cold evening. — This example shows an object providing comfort.