Consolation vs. Comfort

Consolationnoun

The act of consoling.

Consolationnoun

The prize or benefit for the loser.

Consolationnoun

(sports) A consolation goal.

Consolationnoun

The act of consoling; the state of being consoled; allevation of misery or distress of mind; refreshment of spirit; comfort; that which consoles or comforts the spirit.

Consolationnoun

the comfort you feel when consoled in times of disappointment;

Consolationnoun

the act of consoling; giving relief in affliction;

Consolation

Consolation, consolement, and solace are terms referring to psychological comfort given to someone who has suffered severe, upsetting loss, such as the death of a loved one. It is typically provided by expressing shared regret for that loss and highlighting the hope for positive events in the future.

Comfortnoun

Contentment, ease.

Comfortnoun

Something that offers comfort.

Comfortnoun

A consolation; something relieving suffering or worry.

Comfortnoun

A cause of relief or satisfaction.

Comfortverb

(transitive) To relieve the distress or suffering of; to provide comfort to.

Comfortverb

(transitive) To make comfortable. en

Comfortverb

(obsolete) To make strong; to invigorate; to fortify; to corroborate.

Comfortverb

(obsolete) To assist or help; to aid.

Comfortverb

To make strong; to invigorate; to fortify; to corroborate.

Comfortverb

To assist or help; to aid.

Comfortverb

To impart strength and hope to; to encourage; to relieve; to console; to cheer.

Comfortnoun

Assistance; relief; support.

Comfortnoun

Encouragement; solace; consolation in trouble; also, that which affords consolation.

Comfortnoun

A state of quiet enjoyment; freedom from pain, want, or anxiety; also, whatever contributes to such a condition.

Comfortnoun

A wadded bedquilt; a comfortable.

Comfortnoun

Unlawful support, countenance, or encouragement; as, to give aid and comfort to the enemy.

Comfortnoun

a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain;

Comfortnoun

a feeling of freedom from worry or disappointment

Comfortnoun

the act of consoling; giving relief in affliction;

Comfortnoun

a freedom from financial difficulty that promotes a comfortable state;

Comfortverb

give moral or emotional strength to

Comfortverb

lessen pain or discomfort; alleviate;

Comfort

Comfort (or being comfortable) is a sense of physical or psychological ease, often characterized as a lack of hardship. Persons who are lacking in comfort are uncomfortable, or experiencing discomfort.