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Meaning of comforted
The primary meaning of the word "comforted" is to give someone a feeling of relief or consolation in a time of distress.
Etymology of comforted
The word "comforted" comes from the Old French word "comforter", which is derived from the Latin words "con" (meaning "together") and "fortis" (meaning "strong"), and the Latin word "comfortare" (meaning "to strengthen much"), which is a combination of "con" and "fortis"
Synonyms
Definitions
- To give someone a feeling of relief or consolation in a time of distress
- * To make someone feel less worried or upset about something
Usage Examples
- The kind words of her friend comforted her during a difficult time
- * The warm blanket comforted him on a cold winter night
- * She was comforted by the presence of her family at the hospital
Antonyms
disturbed
upset
troubled
worried
distressed
anguished
tormented
afflicted
plagued
beset
harassed
annoyed
irritated
vexed
disheartened
dispirited
discouraged
depressed
despondent
despairing
hopeless