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   Com·fort·a·ble

   /ˈkəmfərdəb(ə)l/

   

   adjective

   • 1. (especially of clothes or furnishings) providing physical ease and relaxation: "invitingly comfortable beds" Similar cozysnugwarmpleasantenjoyableagreeablecongenialplushwell furnishedshelteredsecuresaferestfulhome-likehomelyinformal:comfysnugglyOpposite spartan
   • ▪ (of a person) physically relaxed and free from constraint: "he would not be comfortable in any other clothes" Similar looseloose-fittingcasualroomysoftslouchyinformal:comfyOpposite uncomfortabletight
   • ▪ not in pain (used especially of a hospital patient): "he was said to be comfortable in the West Highland Hospital"
   • ▪ free from stress or fear: "they appear very comfortable in each other's company" Similar at easeat one's easerelaxedreassuredconfidentsecuresafeserenetranquilunworriedcontentedhappyOpposite vulnerablethreatenedunsettledtense
   • ▪ free from financial worry; having an adequate standard of living: "the Rector enjoyed a comfortable lifestyle with plenty of servants" Similar pleasantfree from hardshipwell offwell-to-doaffluentluxuriousgraciousopulentelegantOpposite hard
   • 2. as large as is needed or wanted: "a comfortable income"
   • ▪ with a wide margin: "a comfortable victory"

   noun

   • 1. a warm quilt. dialect US

   Word Origin Middle English (in the sense ‘pleasant, pleasing’): from Anglo-Norman French confortable, from conforter ‘to comfort’ (see comfort).

   Derivatives

   • 1. comfortableness noun

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2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › comfortableComfortable Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of COMFORTABLE is affording or enjoying contentment and security. How to use comfortable in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Comfortable.

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   Comfortable definition: (of clothing, furniture, etc.) producing or affording physical comfort, support, or ease. See examples of COMFORTABLE used in a sentence.

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   free from stress or conducive to mental ease; having or affording peace of mind. “was settled in a comfortable job, one for which he was well prepared”. “the comfortable thought that nothing could go wrong”. “was comfortable in his religious beliefs”. “she's a comfortable person to be with”.

7. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishcomfortable adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and...

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   feeling physically relaxed in a pleasant way; warm enough, without pain, etc. Are you comfortable? She shifted into a more comfortable position on the chair. Please make yourself comfortable while I get some coffee. The patient is comfortable (= not in pain) after his operation. This bed is lumpy—I just can't seem to get comfortable.

8. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishCOMFORTABLE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   adjective. 1. (of clothing, furniture, etc.) producing or affording physical comfort, support, or ease. a comfortable chair. comfortable shoes. 2. being in a state of physical or mental comfort; contented and undisturbed; at ease. to be comfortable in new shoes. I don't feel comfortable in the same room with her.

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   adj. 1. Providing physical comfort: a comfortable chair. 2. Free from stress or anxiety; at ease: not comfortable about the interview. 3. Producing feelings of ease or security: a comfortable person; a comfortable evening at home. 4. Sufficient to provide financial security: comfortable earnings. com′fort·a·ble·ness n. com′fort·a·bly adv.

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    COMFORT definition: 1. a pleasant feeling of being relaxed and free from pain: 2. the state of feeling better after…. Learn more.

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    The meaning of COMFORT is to give strength and hope to : cheer. How to use comfort in a sentence.