adj
comfortable
KUHMF-tuh-buhl
adj
1
Providing physical ease; free from pain, stress, or awkwardness.
"These are the most comfortable shoes I've ever owned."
2
At ease mentally; relaxed and confident in a situation.
"She felt comfortable speaking in front of large crowds."
3
Financially secure; having more than enough for one's needs.
"They live a comfortable life in the suburbs."
How to Use Comfortable
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishAt ease — whether physically, emotionally, socially, or financially.
Common pairings
comfortable silence
comfortable lead
comfortable with
Word Forms
comfortabler comparative, more comfortable comparative, comfortables plural, comfortablest superlative, most comfortable superlative
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Etymology
From Old French confortable, from conforter ("to comfort").