ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Comfortable

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ˈkʌm(p)f.tə.bəl/ · Part of speech adjective

Quick meaning: Comfortable is an adjective meaning Providing physical comfort and ease; agreeable.

Meaning

Providing physical comfort and ease; agreeable.

More Meanings

  1. In a state of comfort and content.
  2. Confident; relaxed; not worried about someone or something.
  3. Amply sufficient, satisfactory.
  4. (US) A stuffed or quilted coverlet for a bed; a comforter.
  5. (obsolete) Comforting, providing comfort; consolatory.
  6. (obsolete) Strong; vigorous; valiant.
  7. (obsolete) Serviceable; helpful.

Example Sentences

The home team is ahead by a comfortable margin.
This is the most comfortable bed I’ve ever slept in.
What a great guestroom! I'll be quite comfortable here.
A comfortable income should suffice to consider oneself rich.

Word Forms

Synonyms for comfortable

Depending on context, synonyms include comforting, comfy, cozy, eathful, restful, snug.

Antonyms for comfortable

Common opposites include comfortless, uncomfortable.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include comfy, easy, soothing, prosperous, well-fixed, sufficient.

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