Comfort
noun
A feeling of relaxation or ease.
I enjoy the comfort of my own home.
Often appears as...
- comfort of mind
- comfort zone
noun
Something that increases convenience or ease.
Modern comforts such as electricity and running water
Often appears as...
- comfort food
- home comfort
verb
To give emotional strength or reassurance to; soothe.
Her presence comforted him in his final hours.
Often appears as...
- comfort son/daughter
- comfort oneself
verb
To restore to physical ease, typically after work or hardship.
She comforted her tired muscles with a hot bath.
Often appears as...
- comfort feet
- comfort back
noun
A feeling of relaxation or ease.
I enjoy the comfort of my own home.
Often appears as...
- comfort of mind
- comfort zone
noun
Something that increases convenience or ease.
Modern comforts such as electricity and running water
Often appears as...
- comfort food
- home comfort
verb
To give emotional strength or reassurance to; soothe.
Her presence comforted him in his final hours.
Often appears as...
- comfort son/daughter
- comfort oneself
verb
To restore to physical ease, typically after work or hardship.
She comforted her tired muscles with a hot bath.
Often appears as...
- comfort feet
- comfort back
Definition 1 of 4
Pro Tip 1/3Emotional State
Use 'comfort' to describe a peaceful, reassuring emotional state often linked to familiar settings.
Reading in the library gives me a sense of comfort.
Pro Tip 2/3Mental Relief
'Comfort' can imply mental relief from stress or anxiety, not just physical relaxation.
The good news brought him much comfort.
Pro Tip 3/3Personal Preference
People have different comfort zones. What is comfortable for one may not be for another.
She finds comfort in crowded places, unlike me.
Pro Tip 1/3Emotional State
Use 'comfort' to describe a peaceful, reassuring emotional state often linked to familiar settings.
Reading in the library gives me a sense of comfort.
Pro Tip 2/3Mental Relief
'Comfort' can imply mental relief from stress or anxiety, not just physical relaxation.
The good news brought him much comfort.
Pro Tip 3/3Personal Preference
People have different comfort zones. What is comfortable for one may not be for another.
She finds comfort in crowded places, unlike me.
Pro Tip 1/3Emotional State
Use 'comfort' to describe a peaceful, reassuring emotional state often linked to familiar settings.
Reading in the library gives me a sense of comfort.
Pro Tip 2/3Mental Relief
'Comfort' can imply mental relief from stress or anxiety, not just physical relaxation.
The good news brought him much comfort.
Pro Tip 3/3Personal Preference
People have different comfort zones. What is comfortable for one may not be for another.
She finds comfort in crowded places, unlike me.
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Elephants Being...
They perform consolation behaviour, reassuring others in distress through soothing vocalisations and comforting gestures with their trunks. They also help each other in times of need and even appear to mourn the death of friends and family just like humans. These behaviours can be seen in close-knit elephant families,
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Why the shape of your...
See, this whole problem started when people wanted to watch movies from the theater in the comfort of their own homes. Movie screens are considerably larger than our home television. More important, the screen is completely different rectangle and can't mathematically fit on our TV screens without manipulation.
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How stress affects your...
It tells your body to replenish your energy stores with energy dense foods and carbs, causing you to crave comfort foods. High levels of cortisol can also cause you to put on those extra calories as visceral or deep belly fat. This type of fat doesn't just make it harder to button your pants.
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Everything you need to...
into their homes with generosity for fear that the strangers might be gods in disguise. This ancient code of hospitality was called xenia. It involved hosts providing their guests with safety, food, and comfort, and the guests returning the favor with courtesy and gifts if they had them.
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What makes a hero? -...
Well, you're human, just like them. The Hero's Journey myth exists in all human cultures and keeps getting updated, because we humans reflect on our world through symbolic stories of our own lives. You leave your comfort zone,
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What really matters at...
Quick palliative care -- a very important field but poorly understood -- while it includes, it is not limited to end of life care. It is not limited to hospice. It's simply about comfort and living well at any stage.
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Adorable Baby Animal...
but if she can form a relationship with horus that would also be great for her because obviously the most comforting thing for her would be to be with another monkey it's an important meeting good boy
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Surf Sisters - Ep. 2 PIPE...
So, after I lost Audrey, I've started running grief support groups for women working through various forms of trauma. Surf therapy is about finding comfort in your body and
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A journey around the...
outside of your comfort zone and in that little step there is nobody to help you it's between you and you but one thing will help you it's curiosity curiosity
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Animals Being Bros PIPE BBC...
Because obviously, the most comforting thing for her would be to be with another monkey. Horace. Horace. Come here. Come! It's an important meeting. Good boy.
Video examples
Elephants Being...
They perform consolation behaviour, reassuring others in distress through soothing vocalisations and comforting gestures with their trunks. They also help each other in times of need and even appear to mourn the death of friends and family just like humans. These behaviours can be seen in close-knit elephant families,
Video examples
Why the shape of your...
See, this whole problem started when people wanted to watch movies from the theater in the comfort of their own homes. Movie screens are considerably larger than our home television. More important, the screen is completely different rectangle and can't mathematically fit on our TV screens without manipulation.
Video examples
How stress affects your...
It tells your body to replenish your energy stores with energy dense foods and carbs, causing you to crave comfort foods. High levels of cortisol can also cause you to put on those extra calories as visceral or deep belly fat. This type of fat doesn't just make it harder to button your pants.
Video examples
Everything you need to...
into their homes with generosity for fear that the strangers might be gods in disguise. This ancient code of hospitality was called xenia. It involved hosts providing their guests with safety, food, and comfort, and the guests returning the favor with courtesy and gifts if they had them.
Video examples
What makes a hero? -...
Well, you're human, just like them. The Hero's Journey myth exists in all human cultures and keeps getting updated, because we humans reflect on our world through symbolic stories of our own lives. You leave your comfort zone,
Video examples
What really matters at...
Quick palliative care -- a very important field but poorly understood -- while it includes, it is not limited to end of life care. It is not limited to hospice. It's simply about comfort and living well at any stage.
Video examples
Adorable Baby Animal...
but if she can form a relationship with horus that would also be great for her because obviously the most comforting thing for her would be to be with another monkey it's an important meeting good boy
Video examples
Surf Sisters - Ep. 2 PIPE...
So, after I lost Audrey, I've started running grief support groups for women working through various forms of trauma. Surf therapy is about finding comfort in your body and
Video examples
A journey around the...
outside of your comfort zone and in that little step there is nobody to help you it's between you and you but one thing will help you it's curiosity curiosity
Video examples
Animals Being Bros PIPE BBC...
Because obviously, the most comforting thing for her would be to be with another monkey. Horace. Horace. Come here. Come! It's an important meeting. Good boy.
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Joyce Meyer
American Author
Things in themselves have no life in them. A car can't comfort or encourage you. A house means nothing if there's no life and love inside.
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Toni Morrison
American Novelist
I think some aspects of writing can be taught. Obviously, you can't teach vision or talent. But you can help with comfort.
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Mahatma Gandhi
Indian Leader
Increase of material comforts, it may be generally laid down, does not in any way whatsoever conduce to moral growth.
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William Shakespeare
English Playwright
Now, God be praised, that to believing souls gives light in darkness, comfort in despair.
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Rithvik Dhanjani
Indian Actor
Fashion, for me, is comfort. It is the most important thing for me.
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Lee Kuan Yew
Statesman
How do I comfort myself? Well, I say, 'Life is just like that.
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Noam Chomsky
American Activist
If we choose, we can live in a world of comforting illusion.
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Dani Alves
Brazilian Athlete
In life, we should explore options outside our comfort zone.
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George Michael
British Musician
There's no comfort in the truth, pain is all you'll find.
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Neale Donald Walsch
American Author
Life begins at the end of your comfort zone.
Quote examples
Joyce Meyer
American Author
Things in themselves have no life in them. A car can't comfort or encourage you. A house means nothing if there's no life and love inside.
Quote examples
Toni Morrison
American Novelist
I think some aspects of writing can be taught. Obviously, you can't teach vision or talent. But you can help with comfort.
Quote examples
Mahatma Gandhi
Indian Leader
Increase of material comforts, it may be generally laid down, does not in any way whatsoever conduce to moral growth.
Quote examples
William Shakespeare
English Playwright
Now, God be praised, that to believing souls gives light in darkness, comfort in despair.
Quote examples
Rithvik Dhanjani
Indian Actor
Fashion, for me, is comfort. It is the most important thing for me.
Quote examples
Lee Kuan Yew
Statesman
How do I comfort myself? Well, I say, 'Life is just like that.
Quote examples
Noam Chomsky
American Activist
If we choose, we can live in a world of comforting illusion.
Quote examples
Dani Alves
Brazilian Athlete
In life, we should explore options outside our comfort zone.
Quote examples
George Michael
British Musician
There's no comfort in the truth, pain is all you'll find.
Quote examples
Neale Donald Walsch
American Author
Life begins at the end of your comfort zone.
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