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- [kuhmf-tuh-buh l, kuhm-fer-tuh-buh l]
- /ˈkʌmf tə bəl, ˈkʌm fər tə bəl/
- /ˈkʌmftəbl/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [kuhmf-tuh-buh l, kuhm-fer-tuh-buh l]
- /ˈkʌmf tə bəl, ˈkʌm fər tə bəl/
Definitions of comfortable word
- adjective comfortable If a piece of furniture or an item of clothing is comfortable, it makes you feel physically relaxed when you use it, for example because it is soft. 3
- adjective comfortable If a building or room is comfortable, it makes you feel physically relaxed when you spend time in it, for example because it is warm and has nice furniture. 3
- adjective comfortable If you are comfortable, you are physically relaxed because of the place or position you are sitting or lying in. 3
- adjective comfortable If you say that someone is comfortable, you mean that they have enough money to be able to live without financial problems. 3
- adjective comfortable In a race, competition, or election, if you have a comfortable lead, you are likely to win it easily. If you gain a comfortable victory or majority, you win easily. 3
- adjective comfortable If you feel comfortable with a particular situation or person, you feel confident and relaxed with them. 3
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Origin of comfortable
First appearance:
before 1350 One of the 20% oldest English words
First recorded in 1350-1400; Middle English word from Anglo-French word confortable. See comfort, -able
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Parts of speech for Comfortable
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
comfortable popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 92% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
comfortable usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for comfortable
adj comfortable
- complacent — A complacent person is very pleased with themselves or feels that they do not need to do anything about a situation, even though the situation may be uncertain or dangerous.
- serene — calm, peaceful, or tranquil; unruffled: a serene landscape; serene old age.
- satisfying — to fulfill the desires, expectations, needs, or demands of (a person, the mind, etc.); give full contentment to: The hearty meal satisfied him.
- useful — being of use or service; serving some purpose; advantageous, helpful, or of good effect: a useful member of society.
- cozy — warm and comfortable; snug
adjective comfortable
- cosy — A house or room that is cosy is comfortable and warm.
- comfy — A comfy item of clothing, piece of furniture, room, or position is a comfortable one.
- secure — free from or not exposed to danger or harm; safe.
- at ease — If you are at ease, you are feeling confident and relaxed, and are able to talk to people without feeling nervous or anxious. If you put someone at their ease, you make them feel at ease.
- calm — A calm person does not show or feel any worry, anger, or excitement.
noun comfortable
- wellbeing — a good or satisfactory condition of existence; a state characterized by health, happiness, and prosperity; welfare: to influence the well-being of the nation and its people.
- clover — Clover is a small plant with pink or white ball-shaped flowers.
- successfulness — achieving or having achieved success.
- good time — time deducted from an inmate's sentence for good behavior while in prison.
- high on the hog — in a luxurious or costly way
Antonyms for comfortable
adj comfortable
- dissatisfied — not satisfied or pleased; discontented.
- unpleasant — not pleasant; displeasing; disagreeable; offensive: an unpleasant taste; an unpleasant situation; an unpleasant manner.
- unsuited — appropriate: She is suited to such a job.
- unfriendly — not amicable; not friendly or kindly in disposition; unsympathetic; aloof: an unfriendly coldness of manner.
- discontented — not content; dissatisfied; discontented.
adjective comfortable
- on edge — a line or border at which a surface terminates: Grass grew along the edges of the road. The paper had deckle edges.
- discomfortable — an absence of comfort or ease; uneasiness, hardship, or mild pain.
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