comforting

UK:*UK and possibly other pronunciationsUK and possibly other pronunciations/ˈkʌmfərtɪŋ/US:USA pronunciation: respellingUSA pronunciation: respelling(kumfər ting)


comforting
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Synonyms:
cheering, encouraging Collocations, consoling, inspiriting, heartening, warming, solacing, consolatory, sustaining, reassuring, refreshing, upholding, succoring, succouring (UK), relieving, soothing Collocations, assuaging, lightening, mitigating, alleviating, allaying, abating, softening, remedying, analeptic, curing, therapeutic, restoring, releasing, tranquilizing, tranquillizing (UK), tranquillising (UK), supportive Collocations, sympathetic Collocations, calming, easing
Antonyms:
uncomforting, disturbing Collocations, distressing, upsetting, depressing Collocations, disturbing Collocations, dispiriting, worrying


comfort
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Sense: Verb: console
Synonyms:
reassure Collocations, calm Collocations, soothe Collocations, support Collocations, put at ease, console, solace Collocations, pacify, condole, cheer up, cheer Collocations, gladden, hold sb's hand, commiserate with, grieve with, sympathize with, sympathise with (UK), offer condolences, hearten, empathize with, empathise with (UK), inspirit, revive, reanimate, bolster up, relieve Collocations, allay, strengthen Collocations, uphold Collocations, encourage Collocations, renew Collocations, refresh Collocations, revitalize, revitalise (UK), restore Collocations, grant sb respite, make sb feel better
Antonyms:
torture, annoy, distress Collocations, torment, agitate, irk, bring down, depress Collocations, discourage Collocations, dishearten, dispirit, upset Collocations, worry Collocations, concern Collocations
Sense: Noun: state of ease
Synonyms:
ease Collocations, relaxation, happiness Collocations, contentment, pleasure Collocations, well-being Collocations, enjoyment Collocations, rest Collocations, quiet Collocations, peace and quiet, convenience Collocations, repose, relief Collocations, cheer Collocations, poise Collocations, opulence, snugness, gratification, warmth Collocations, satisfaction Collocations, coziness, cosiness (UK), restfulness, peacefulness, cheerfulness, bed of roses
Antonyms:
discomfort Collocations, distress Collocations, uneasiness, anguish Collocations, suffering Collocations, torment, pain Collocations, hardship Collocations
Sense: Noun: wealth
Synonyms:
wealth Collocations, affluence, luxury Collocations, prosperity, material comfort, creature comforts, plenty Collocations, abundance
Sense: Noun: consolation
Synonyms:
consolation, solace Collocations, compassion, sympathy Collocations, pity Collocations, condolence, well wishes, inspiration Collocations, relief Collocations, encouragement Collocations, assurance Collocations, reassurance
Antonyms:
discouragement, pain Collocations, depression Collocations
Sense: Noun: source of confort
Synonyms:
amenity, luxury Collocations, extra Collocations, indulgence, treat Collocations, nicety
Antonyms:
burden Collocations, anxiety Collocations, distress Collocations, hardship Collocations, concern Collocations, load to carry, worry Collocations


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