comfort-seeker
|com-fort-seek-er|
B2
🇺🇸
/ˈkʌmfərt ˌsiːkər/
🇬🇧
/ˈkʌmfət ˌsiːkə/
seeking ease
Etymology
Etymology Information
'comfort-seeker' originates from the English words 'comfort' and 'seek,' where 'comfort' meant 'a state of physical ease' and 'seek' meant 'to go in search of.'
Historical Evolution
'comfort' changed from the Old French word 'confort' and 'seek' from the Old English word 'sēcan,' eventually forming the modern English word 'comfort-seeker.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'comfort' meant 'to strengthen or console,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a state of physical ease.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a person who actively seeks comfort and avoids discomfort or challenges.
As a comfort-seeker, she always chooses the easiest path.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:42