comfortable
adjective
com·fort·able
| \ ˈkəm(p)(f)-tər-bəl
, ˈkəm(p)(f)-tə-bəl, ˈkəm(p)-fər-tə-bəl, ˈkəm(p)-fə-tə-bəl, ˈkəm-fər-bəl, ˈkəm-fə-bəl
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, ˈkəm(p)(f)-tə-bəl, ˈkəm(p)-fər-tə-bəl, ˈkəm(p)-fə-tə-bəl, ˈkəm-fər-bəl, ˈkəm-fə-bəl
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Definition of comfortable
1a
: affording or enjoying contentment and security
a comfortable income
b
: affording or enjoying physical comfort
a comfortable chair was too comfortable to move
2a
: free from vexation or doubt
comfortable assumptions Lamb was comfortable in his ignorance of what he did not choose to know.— James Mason Brown
b
: free from stress or tension
a comfortable routine stayed at a comfortable distance from the crowd
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Other Words from comfortable
comfortableness
noun
comfortably
\ ˈkəm(p)(f)-tər-blē
, ˈkəm(p)(f)-tə-blē , ˈkəm(p)-fər-tə-blē , ˈkəm(p)-fə-tə-blē , ˈkəm-fər-blē , ˈkəm-fə-blē \
adverb
, ˈkəm(p)(f)-tə-blē , ˈkəm(p)-fər-tə-blē , ˈkəm(p)-fə-tə-blē , ˈkəm-fər-blē , ˈkəm-fə-blē \
adverb
Synonyms & Antonyms for comfortable
Synonyms
comfy, cozy, cushy, easy, snug, soft
Antonyms
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Examples of comfortable in a Sentence
These shoes aren't very comfortable for walking.
I can't seem to find a comfortable position in this chair.
Are you comfortable enough in that chair?
The nurse turned the patient on his side and asked him if he was comfortable.
I was just getting comfortable when the phone rang.
They stayed at a comfortable distance from the crowd.
He has a comfortable job.
She makes a comfortable living as a journalist.
They enjoy a comfortable lifestyle.
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Recent Examples on the Web
With a progressive base behind her, Warren's political need is to make establishment Democrats comfortable with her candidacy. — NBC News, "Warren and Clinton talk behind the scenes as 2020 race intensifies," 7 Sep. 2019 Thank you for all those friends who have made daily visits, bringing positive energy, prayers and delicious food and special drinks which made her illness a little more comfortable. — courant.com, "Wanda Ejdys," 5 Sep. 2019 Experts especially love the Brooklinen Luxe Core Sheet set because the fabric is strong, doesn't pill easily, and feels comfortable. — Shanon Maglente, Good Housekeeping, "Brooklinen's Best-Selling Sheets Are On Sale for Labor Day Weekend," 1 Sep. 2019 Breastfeeding wherever mothers feel comfortable is welcomed, and the summit will also provide a breastfeeding space. — Patrick Brzeski, The Hollywood Reporter, "New Zealand's Power of Inclusion Summit Adds 'Pose' Creator Steven Canals, 'Black-ish' Star Yara Shahidi," 30 Aug. 2019 Even the finest housing programs are subject to market forces that allocate the best, healthiest, most comfortable spaces to the wealthy. — Dina Nayeri, Longreads, "When Your Social Worker Thinks You’re Ungrateful," 29 Aug. 2019 If parents or adults suspect a child is being abused, RAINN suggests choosing a space to talk to the child where the child will feel comfortable. — Brieanna J. Frank, azcentral, "How to talk to your kids about teacher sexual misconduct — and what red flags to watch for," 27 Aug. 2019 Later on in the 19th century, Turkish fainting couches became more common, as coil-spring technology allowed for more comfortable designs. — Monique Valeris, ELLE Decor, "Everything You Need to Know About a Fainting Couch," 23 Aug. 2019 Individuals feel comfortable reposting celebrity content because people like Judd Apatow or Usher did first. — Kristina Libby, Popular Mechanics, "No, That Instagram Privacy Hoax Isn’t Real. It Never Is.," 22 Aug. 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'comfortable.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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More Definitions for comfortable
comfortable
adjective
English Language Learners Definition of comfortable
: not causing any physically unpleasant feelings : producing physical comfort
: not having any physically unpleasant feelings : experiencing physical comfort
: allowing you to be relaxed : causing no worries, difficulty, or uncertainty
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comfortable
adjective
com·fort·able
| \ ˈkəm-fər-tə-bəl
, ˈkəmf-tər-bəl\
, ˈkəmf-tər-bəl\
Kids Definition of comfortable
1
: giving physical ease
a comfortable chair
2
: more than what is needed
a comfortable income
3
: physically at ease