Comfort: quick facts
Comfort is the warm, soothing feeling of ease and relief, often experienced when distress is eased or when one is in safe, familiar surroundings. It can be physical, as in cosy warmth and rest, or emotional, as in the…
Category
Moods & related states
Valence
Positive
Emotion family / blend
Low arousal
Typical triggers
Soothing presence, familiar surroundings, warmth, reassurance, rest
How it's expressed
Relaxed body, soft expression, settling in, slowed breathing, ease
Sources: American Psychological Association — APA Dictionary: emotion; Greater Good Science Center, UC Berkeley — Emotions. Educational information only — not medical or psychological advice. See our sources & fact-check policy.