Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Made comfortable or more comfortable in a time of distress: The state of having received consolation, solace, or relief, leading to a feeling of being soothed, reassured, or at ease after experiencing worry, grief, or pain.

Examples of Usage

• Adjective:
  • She felt comforted by her friend's kind words after the loss.
  • The patient was visibly comforted by the nurse's gentle presence.
  • Knowing his family was safe comforted him during the storm.

Advanced Usage

• "to be comforted by something": to find solace or reassurance in a specific thing.
  • He was comforted by the thought that he had done his best.
• "to feel comforted": to experience the sensation of being consoled.
  • I feel comforted knowing you are here to help.

Variants and Related Words

• Comfort (verb/noun): to console or soothe; a state of physical ease or freedom from pain or constraint.
  • She tried to comfort the crying child.
• Comforter (noun): a person or thing that provides comfort.
  • In her sadness, her dog was her greatest comforter.
• Comforting (adjective): providing comfort.
  • His voice was soft and comforting.

Synonyms

• Consoled: having received comfort, especially in grief.
• Soothed: calmed or placated.
• Reassured: having had one's doubts or fears removed.

Antonyms

• Distressed: suffering from anxiety, sorrow, or pain.
• Agitated: feeling or appearing troubled or nervous.
• Tormented: experiencing severe physical or mental suffering.

Related Phrases

• Take comfort in: to derive solace or reassurance from something.
  • We can take comfort in the fact that everyone is safe.
• A source of comfort: someone or something that provides consolation.
  • Her letters were a source of comfort while he was away.

Adjective

1. made comfortable or more comfortable in a time of distress
   • the news make her feel comforted