Comforter: meaning, definitions and examples

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comforter

 

[ หˆkสŒm.fษ™r.tษ™r ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

bedding

A comforter is a thick, quilted, fluffy blanket used to keep warm on the bed. It is usually filled with down or synthetic fibers.

Synonyms

coverlet, duvet, quilt

Examples of usage

  • The comforter on the bed kept me warm during the cold night.
  • She snuggled under the soft comforter and fell asleep quickly.
Context #2 | Noun

person

A comforter is someone who provides emotional support and reassurance to others, often in times of distress.

Synonyms

consoler, supporter, sympathizer

Examples of usage

  • Sarah has always been a comforter to her friends, listening to their problems and offering kind words.
  • In times of need, having a comforter by your side can make a world of difference.

Translations

Translations of the word "comforter" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น edredom

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เค‚เคฌเคฒ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Bettdecke

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ selimut

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบะพะฒะดั€ะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ koล‚dra

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆŽ›ใ‘ๅธƒๅ›ฃ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท couette

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ edredรณn

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท yorgan

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ด๋ถˆ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู„ุญุงู

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pล™ikrรฝvka

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ prikrรฝvka

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ขซๅญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ odeja

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ rรบmteppi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะบำฉั€ะฟะต

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒแƒ‘แƒแƒœแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ yorgan

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ edredรณn

Word origin

The word 'comforter' originated from the Middle English term 'comfortour', which came from the Old French word 'conforter' meaning 'to comfort'. The concept of a comforter providing emotional support dates back to ancient times when individuals sought solace in times of trouble from trusted confidants.

See also: comfort, comfortable, comfortably, comforted, comforting, comfy, discomfort, discomforting, uncomfortable, uncomfortably.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #23,980, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.