HyperDic: comfortable

English > 5 senses of the word comfortable:
ADJECTIVEallcomfortable, comfyproviding or experiencing physical well-being or relief ('comfy' is informal)
allcomfortablefree from stress or conducive to mental ease
allcomfortablemore than adequate
allcomfortablesufficient to provide comfort
allcomfortable, easy, prosperous, well-fixed, well-heeled, well-off, well-situated, well-to-doin fortunate circumstances financially
comfortable > pronunciation
Soundskah'mfertahbahl
Rhymesabdominal ... zoological: 2115 rhymes with ahl...
English > comfortable: 5 senses > adjective 1
MeaningProviding or experiencing physical well-being or relief ('comfy' is informal).
Examples
  • "comfortable clothes"
  • "comfortable suburban houses"
  • "made himself comfortable in an armchair"
  • "the antihistamine made her feel more comfortable"
  • "are you comfortable?"
Synonymcomfy
Attribute ofcomfort, comfortablenessA state of being relaxed and feeling no pain
Narrowercozy, cosy, snugenjoying / enjoying or affording comforting warmth and shelter / shelter especially in a small space
easyaffording comfort
homelike, homely, homey, homyHaving a feeling of home
soothingaffording physical relief
OppositeuncomfortableProviding or experiencing physical discomfort
Usage ofcolloquialismA colloquial expression
Catalancòmode
Spanishcómodo
Nounscomfortablenessa state of being relaxed and feeling no pain
Adverbscomfortablyin physical comfort
English > comfortable: 5 senses > adjective 2
MeaningFree from stress or conducive to mental ease; having or affording peace of mind.
Examples
  • "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"
  • "she felt comfortable with her fiance's parents"
Narrowercomfortedmade comfortable or more comfortable in a time of distress
See alsoeasyFree from worry or anxiety
Oppositeuncomfortableconducive to or feeling mental discomfort
Spanishcómodo
Nounscomfortablenessa feeling of being at ease in a relationship
Adverbscomfortablyin mental comfort
English > comfortable: 5 senses > adjective 3
MeaningMore than adequate.
Example"the home team had a comfortable lead"
BroaderwideGreat in degree
English > comfortable: 5 senses > adjective 4
Meaningsufficient to provide comfort.
Example"a comfortable salary"
BroadersufficientOf a quantity that can fulfill / fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant
Catalanacceptable
Spanishaceptable
English > comfortable: 5 senses > adjective 5
MeaningIn fortunate circumstances financially; moderately rich.
Example"they were comfortable or even wealthy by some standards"
Synonymseasy, prosperous, well-fixed, well-heeled, well-off, well-situated, well-to-do
Broaderrichpossessing material wealth
Adverbscomfortablyin financial comfort
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