Word Games Pro Dictionary
comfortable
adjective
Providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (‘comfy’ is informal)
Quick reference
Word Facts
Listen
Audio Pronunciation
Meaning
Definitions
adjective
Providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (‘comfy’ is informal)
“Comfortable clothes”
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”
adjective
In fortunate circumstances financially; moderately rich
“They were comfortable or even wealthy by some standards”
adjective
Sufficient to provide comfort
“A comfortable salary”
adjective
Having a wide margin
“The home team had a comfortable lead”
In context
Example Sentences
Comfortable clothes
Comfortable suburban houses
Made himself comfortable in an armchair
The antihistamine made her feel more comfortable
Are you comfortable?
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
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
A comfortable salary
The home team had a comfortable lead
Similar words
Synonyms
Check yourself
Practise This Word
Three quick questions on this word. Nothing is recorded — practise it as often as you like.