comfort vs pleasure

pleasure vs comfort

comfort and pleasure both are nouns.

comfort is a verb but pleasure is not a verb.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
comfort	Yes	No	Yes	No
pleasure	Yes	No	No	No

As nouns, pleasure is a hypernym of comfort; that is, pleasure is a word with a broader meaning than comfort:

comfort: a feeling of freedom from worry or disappointment
pleasure: a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience

Other hypernyms of comfort include pleasance.

comfort (noun)	pleasure (noun)
the act of consoling; giving relief in affliction	sexual gratification
assistance, such as that provided to an enemy or to a known criminal	an activity that affords enjoyment
bedding made of two layers of cloth filled with stuffing and stitched together	something or someone that provides a source of happiness
a feeling of freedom from worry or disappointment	a formal expression
a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain	a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
a freedom from financial difficulty that promotes a comfortable state
satisfaction or physical well-being provided by a person or thing

comfort (verb)	pleasure (verb)
lessen pain or discomfort; alleviate
give moral or emotional strength to

Difference between comfort and pleasure

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