1com·fort 
/ˈkʌmfɚt/ noun
plural com·forts /ˈkʌmfɚt/ noun 1 [noncount] : a state or situation in which you are relaxed and do not have any physically unpleasant feelings caused by pain, heat, cold, etc.
▪ These boots provide warmth and comfort in the coldest temperatures. ▪ The car's seats are designed for comfort. ▪ The suites combine comfort with convenience. ▪ The drug gave some comfort to the patient. ▪ I found a cozy chair where I could read in comfort. ▪ We like to watch movies in the comfort of our own home. [=in our own home where we can relax and be comfortable] 2 [noncount] : a state or feeling of being less worried, upset, frightened, etc., during a time of trouble or emotional pain
▪ He turned to her for comfort and support when he lost his job. ▪ We found little/no comfort in their words. [=their words did not make us feel better] ▪ If it is any comfort to you, I've made the same mistake myself. = It might give you comfort to know that I've made the same mistake myself. ▪ I take comfort in the knowledge that I'm not alone. [=I feel less worried/upset because I know that I am not alone] — see also cold comfort 3 [count] : a person or thing that makes someone feel less worried, upset, frightened, etc.
▪ They were great comforts to each other during that difficult time. — usually singular ▪ Her grandchildren were always a great comfort to her. ▪ It's a comfort to know that you are nearby. 4 comforts [plural] : the things that make you more comfortable and that make your life easier and more pleasant
▪ domestic comforts ▪ a country inn with all the comforts of home — see also creature comfort 5 [noncount] : a state or situation in which you have all the money and possessions that you need
▪ They lived a life of comfort and ease.
▪ These boots provide warmth and comfort in the coldest temperatures. ▪ The car's seats are designed for comfort. ▪ The suites combine comfort with convenience. ▪ The drug gave some comfort to the patient. ▪ I found a cozy chair where I could read in comfort. ▪ We like to watch movies in the comfort of our own home. [=in our own home where we can relax and be comfortable]
▪ He turned to her for comfort and support when he lost his job. ▪ We found little/no comfort in their words. [=their words did not make us feel better] ▪ If it is any comfort to you, I've made the same mistake myself. = It might give you comfort to know that I've made the same mistake myself. ▪ I take comfort in the knowledge that I'm not alone. [=I feel less worried/upset because I know that I am not alone] — see also cold comfort
▪ They were great comforts to each other during that difficult time. — usually singular ▪ Her grandchildren were always a great comfort to her. ▪ It's a comfort to know that you are nearby.
▪ domestic comforts ▪ a country inn with all the comforts of home — see also creature comfort
▪ They lived a life of comfort and ease.
too close for comfort also too near for comfort
◊Something or someone that is too close/near for comfort is close enough to make you feel nervous, worried, or upset.
▪ That bus came a little too close for comfort! ▪ When we went out for drinks together, I realized we were getting too close for comfort. [=we were getting closer than I wanted to be]
▪ That bus came a little too close for comfort! ▪ When we went out for drinks together, I realized we were getting too close for comfort. [=we were getting closer than I wanted to be]
