the state of being free from suffering, anxiety, difficulties, pain etc
good feeling; ease
Cases of word usage
1) the act of giving comfort or sympathy (consolation)
2) intended to give comfort (consolatory)
3) (from French) of very high quality, standard of comfort etc (de luxe)
4) the absence of comfort (discomfort)
5) (a mass of, container filled with) soft material used to prevent damage, give comfort or improve the shape of something; the soft part of a paw (pad)
6) to make oneself warm and comfortable; to lie close to a person for warmth, comfort or affection (snuggle)
7) (something that gives) comfort or relief (when one is in trouble or pain) (solace)