comfortable Definition
- 1providing physical ease and relaxation
- 2not causing any physically unpleasant feelings
- 3feeling relaxed and free from pain or constraint
Using comfortable: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "comfortable" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The bed was so comfortable that I fell asleep immediately.
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I feel comfortable in this chair.
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The room was warm and comfortable.
comfortable Synonyms and Antonyms
Phrases with comfortable
make oneself comfortable
to make oneself feel relaxed and at ease in a particular place or situation
Example
Please make yourself comfortable while I prepare some tea.
feel comfortable with
to feel at ease or relaxed around someone or something
Example
I don't feel comfortable with the idea of leaving my dog alone for a week.
get comfortable
to settle into a comfortable position or situation
Example
Let's get comfortable and watch a movie.
Origins of comfortable
from Old French 'conforter', meaning 'to comfort'
Summary: comfortable in Brief
The term 'comfortable' [ˈkʌmftəbl] refers to providing physical ease and relaxation, not causing any physically unpleasant feelings, and feeling relaxed and free from pain or constraint. It is often used to describe a cozy or pleasant environment, exemplified by 'The bed was so comfortable that I fell asleep immediately.' 'Comfortable' extends into phrases like 'make oneself comfortable,' and 'feel comfortable with,' denoting a relaxed state of being.
