Definitions for comfortable
ˈkʌmf tə bəl, ˈkʌm fər tə bəlcom·fort·able

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:2.7 / 3 votes

1. comfortable, comfyadjective

   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?"

2. comfortableadjective

   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"

3. comfortableadjective

   more than adequate

   "the home team had a comfortable lead"

4. comfortableadjective

   sufficient to provide comfort

   "a comfortable salary"

5. comfortable, easy, prosperous, well-fixed, well-heeled, well-off, well-situated, well-to-doadjective

   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"

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. comfortableadjective

   Comforting, providing comfort; consolatory.

2. comfortableadjective

   Amply sufficient, satisfactory.

3. comfortableadjective

   Providing comfort and ease; agreeable.

   This is the most comfortable bed I've ever slept in.

4. comfortableadjective

   In a state of comfort and content.

   I'll be quite comfortable here, what a great guestroom!

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Comfortableadjective

   Etymology: from comfort.

   1. Receiving comfort; susceptible of comfort.

   For my sake be comfortable; hold death
   A while at the arm’s end. William Shakespeare, As you like it.

   My lord leans wond’rously to discontent;
   His comfortable temper has forsook him:
   He is much out of health. William Shakespeare, Timon.

   What can promise him a comfortable appearance before his dreadful judge? South.

   2. Dispensing comfort; having the power of giving comfort.

   He had no brother, which though it be comfortable for kings to have, yet draweth the subjects eyes aside. Francis Bacon, Hen. VII.

   The lives of many miserable men were saved, and a comfortable provision made for their subsistence. John Dryden, Fab. Dedic.

WikipediaRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. comfortable

   Comfort (or being comfortable) is a sense of physical or psychological ease, often characterized as a lack of hardship. Persons who are lacking in comfort are uncomfortable, or experiencing discomfort. A degree of psychological comfort can be achieved by recreating experiences that are associated with pleasant memories, such as engaging in familiar activities, maintaining the presence of familiar objects, and consumption of comfort foods. Comfort is a particular concern in health care, as providing comfort to the sick and injured is one goal of healthcare, and can facilitate recovery. Persons who are surrounded with things that provide psychological comfort may be described as being "in their comfort zone". Because of the personal nature of positive associations, psychological comfort is highly subjective.The use of "comfort" as a verb generally implies that the subject is in a state of pain, suffering or affliction, and requires alleviation from that state. Where the term is used to describe the support given to someone who has experienced a tragedy, the word is synonymous with consolation or solace. However, comfort is used much more broadly, as one can provide physical comfort to someone who is not in a position to be uncomfortable. For example, a person might sit in a chair without discomfort, but still find the addition of a pillow to the chair to increase their feeling of comfort. Something that provides this type of comfort, which does not seek to relieve hardship, can also be referred to as being "comfy".

ChatGPTRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. comfortable

   Comfortable typically refers to a state or condition of physical or psychological ease, where an individual feels content, relaxed, or at ease. It implies a lack of physical discomfort, pain, or tension, and may also encompass a feeling of security, satisfaction, or emotional well-being. Comfortable can refer to various aspects of human experience, such as comfort in clothing or surroundings, a comfortable living situation, or feeling comfortable in social situations. It is subjective and varies from person to person based on their preferences and individual needs.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Comfortableadjective

   strong; vigorous; valiant

2. Comfortableadjective

   serviceable; helpful

3. Comfortableadjective

   affording or imparting comfort or consolation; able to comfort; cheering; as, a comfortable hope

4. Comfortableadjective

   in a condition of comfort; having comforts; not suffering or anxious; hence, contented; cheerful; as, to lead a comfortable life

5. Comfortableadjective

   free, or comparatively free, from pain or distress; -- used of a sick person

6. Comfortablenoun

   a stuffed or quilted coverlet for a bed; a comforter; a comfort

7. Etymology: [OF. confortable.]

British National Corpus

1. Spoken Corpus Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'comfortable' in Spoken Corpus Frequency: #2637

2. Written Corpus Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'comfortable' in Written Corpus Frequency: #2404

3. Adjectives Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'comfortable' in Adjectives Frequency: #340

How to pronounce comfortable?

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of comfortable in Chaldean Numerology is: 1

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of comfortable in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2

Examples of comfortable in a Sentence

1. Marion Cotillard:

   I chose it because I feel comfortable in it and I love it.

2. Mark Jones:

   I think the top eight candidates are comfortable where they are, [The others] are pushing the envelope with the goal of rising above the dust that was created when you have 17 candidates running.

3. Devin Booker:

   I think they came out way too comfortable, that is not a team you want to give some confidence in and let them see a couple of easy ones go in. It was too loose. They got to do whatever they wanted.

4. Erica Crawley:

   For some women who have healed enough in their own personal battles with this type of abuse, they might be comfortable speaking about this publicly because they see a higher purpose for it.

5. David Schwimmer:

   It was pretty jarring and it messed with my relationship to other people in a way that took years, I think, for me to kind of adjust to and become comfortable with, as an actor, the way I was trained, my job was to observe life and to observe other people, and so I used to walk around with my head up, and really engaged and watching people.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=comfortable
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Comfortable
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=comfortable
4. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Comfortable
5. ^ ChatGPT
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6. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/comfortable