adjective

comfortable

comfortable, cosy, relaxed, well-off

This chair is very comfortable.

This chair is very comfortable.

I don't feel comfortable talking about it.

I don't feel comfortable talking about it.

He earns a comfortable salary.

He earns a comfortable salary.

((be)) comfortable to be physically or mentally at ease This chair is very comfortable.

feel comfortable ((with sth./-ing)) to feel at ease with a situation I feel comfortable with my new team.

Synonyms: cosy, pleasant, relaxed; Antonyms: uncomfortable, uneasy

From Latin com- ('with, together') + fortis ('strong'), meaning 'to strengthen'.

Think of a 'comfy fort' you might build with pillows and blankets. It's a place of comfort.

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