COMFORTABLE

comfortable, comfy

(adjective) providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (‘comfy’ is informal); “comfortable clothes”; “comfortable suburban houses”; “made himself comfortable in an armchair”; “the antihistamine made her feel more comfortable”; “are you comfortable?”; “feeling comfy now?”

comfortable

(adjective) free from stress or conducive to mental ease; having or affording peace of mind; “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”

comfortable, easy, prosperous, well-fixed, well-heeled, well-off, well-situated, well-to-do

(adjective) in fortunate circumstances financially; moderately rich; “they were comfortable or even wealthy by some standards”; “easy living”; “a prosperous family”; “his family is well-situated financially”; “well-to-do members of the community”

comfortable

(adjective) sufficient to provide comfort; “a comfortable salary”

comfortable

(adjective) more than adequate; “the home team had a comfortable lead”

Source: WordNet® 3.1

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Etymology

Adjective

comfortable (comparative comfortabler or more comfortable, superlative comfortablest or most comfortable)

Providing physical comfort and ease; agreeable. [from 18^thc.]

In a state of comfort and content. [from 18^thc.]

(obsolete) Comforting, providing comfort; consolatory. [14^th-19^thc.]

Amply sufficient, satisfactory. [from 17^thc.]

(obsolete) Strong; vigorous; valiant.

(obsolete) Serviceable; helpful.

Synonyms

• (providing/enjoying comfort): comforting, comfy, cozy, eathful, restful, snug, cushy

• (safely reliable): safe

Antonyms

• comfortless, uncomfortable

Noun

comfortable (plural comfortables)

(US) A stuffed or quilted coverlet for a bed; a comforter.

Source: Wiktionary

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Com"fort*a*ble, a. Etym: [OF. confortable.]

1. Strong; vigorous; valiant. [Obs.] Wyclif. Thy conceit is nearer death than thy powers. For my sake be comfortable; hold death a while at the arm's end. Shak.

2. Serviceable; helpful. [Obs.] Be comfortable to my mother, your mistress, and make much of her. Shak.

3. Affording or imparting comfort or consolation; able to comfort; cheering; as, a comfortable hope. "Kind words and comfortable." Cowper. A comfortable provision made for their subsistence. Dryden.

4. In a condition of comfort; having comforts; not suffering or anxious; hence, contented; cheerful; as, to lead a comfortable life. My lord leans wondrously to discontent; His comfortable temper has forsook him: He is much out of health. Shak.

5. Free, or comparatively free, from pain or distress; -- used of a sick person. [U. S.]

Com"fort*a*ble, n.

Definition: A stuffed or quilted coverlet for a bed; a comforter; a comfort. [U. S.]

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition

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