Confort
/kənˈfɔːrt/noun
A state of physical ease and freedom from pain or constraint.
Did you know?The term 'comfort' traces back to Latin roots meaning 'with strength', hinting at deep emotional and spiritual support through history.
Etymological Timeline
Latin
Latin
confortare
“to strengthen, give strength to”
Old French
Old French
confort
“consolation, solace, support”
Middle English
Middle English
confort
“comfort, relief from pain or distress”
Modern English
English
comfort
“a state of physical ease and freedom from pain”