Comfit

/ˈkʌmfɪt/
noun

A sweet snack made by coating a nut, seed, or piece of spice in sugar.

My grandmother always has a dish of comfits on her table during the holidays.
Visual representation of "comfit" - A sweet snack made by coating a nut, seed, or piece of spice in sugar.

Often appears as...

  • candy comfit
  • sugar comfit
noun

An elaborate, enjoyable feature or item destined to impress.

The multilayered cake was the comfit of the feast.
Visual representation of "comfit" - An elaborate, enjoyable feature or item destined to impress.

Often appears as...

  • pleasurable comfit
  • visual comfit

Usage tips

Formal, Approving

Literary

noun

A sweet snack made by coating a nut, seed, or piece of spice in sugar.

My grandmother always has a dish of comfits on her table during the holidays.
Visual representation of "comfit" - A sweet snack made by coating a nut, seed, or piece of spice in sugar.

Often appears as...

  • candy comfit
  • sugar comfit
noun

An elaborate, enjoyable feature or item destined to impress.

The multilayered cake was the comfit of the feast.
Visual representation of "comfit" - An elaborate, enjoyable feature or item destined to impress.

Often appears as...

  • pleasurable comfit
  • visual comfit

Usage tips

Formal, Approving

Literary

Definition 1 of 2
Visual representation of "comfit"
LampPro Tip 1/3

Sugary Treat

A 'comfit' is traditionally a type of candy, primarily sugary and sweet.

Illustration for Sugary Treat
At the fair, colorful comfits were sold in small bags.
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Historical Treat

'Comfit' has historical roots. It was more common in older, particularly medieval, cuisine.

Illustration for Historical Treat
Medieval banquets often featured precious spices turned into comfits as a luxury.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Not Just Nuts

While nuts are common, 'comfit' can include sugared seeds or spices too.

Illustration for Not Just Nuts
Coriander seeds turned into comfits were served after the meal.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Sugary Treat

A 'comfit' is traditionally a type of candy, primarily sugary and sweet.

Illustration for Sugary Treat
At the fair, colorful comfits were sold in small bags.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Historical Treat

'Comfit' has historical roots. It was more common in older, particularly medieval, cuisine.

Illustration for Historical Treat
Medieval banquets often featured precious spices turned into comfits as a luxury.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Not Just Nuts

While nuts are common, 'comfit' can include sugared seeds or spices too.

Illustration for Not Just Nuts
Coriander seeds turned into comfits were served after the meal.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Sugary Treat

A 'comfit' is traditionally a type of candy, primarily sugary and sweet.

Illustration for Sugary Treat
At the fair, colorful comfits were sold in small bags.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Historical Treat

'Comfit' has historical roots. It was more common in older, particularly medieval, cuisine.

Illustration for Historical Treat
Medieval banquets often featured precious spices turned into comfits as a luxury.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Not Just Nuts

While nuts are common, 'comfit' can include sugared seeds or spices too.

Illustration for Not Just Nuts
Coriander seeds turned into comfits were served after the meal.
Visual representation of the word "Comfit"

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