comfortable
adjective
James Mason Brown 
Synonyms
- comfy
- cozy
- cushy
- easy
- snug
- soft
Example Sentences
Nate Atkins, The Indianapolis Star, 13 Sep. 2022 Tonight: Mostly clear and comfortable with lows in the upper 50s to low 60s. Matt Rogers, Washington Post, 13 Sep. 2022 In Georgia, where for months Republican Gov. Brian Kemp has held a comfortable lead over Stacey Abrams, his Democratic challenger, Senate nominee Herschel Walker hasn’t been able to pull away from incumbent Democrat Raphael Warnock. Jason L. Riley, WSJ, 13 Sep. 2022 After a comfortable 24-9 win Sunday over the New York Jets, the Ravens opened as 3 1/2-point favorites over the Dolphins. Jonas Shaffer, Baltimore Sun, 13 Sep. 2022 Off court, the GOAT stuff (from S by Serena) is just so comfortable. Anika Reed, USA TODAY, 13 Sep. 2022 Potential lifesavers include earbuds, noise-canceling headphones or comfortable earplugs, and a pair of oversized sunglasses. Petra Guglielmetti, Glamour, 13 Sep. 2022 Meditation Begin in a comfortable, seated position. Catherine Mevs, The New Yorker, 13 Sep. 2022 At 73, King Charles III is starting his dream job at an age most men are long retired and relaxing in a comfortable chair — not sitting on a throne. Corky Siemaszko, NBC News, 13 Sep. 2022 See More Word History
Middle English comfortable, confortable "invigorating, encouraging, consoling, pleasant, agreeable," borrowed from Anglo-French confortable "comforting, encouraging," from conforter "to strengthen, encourage, comfort entry 1" + -able -able
1769, in the meaning defined at sense 1a
Kids Definition
comfortable
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Synonyms & Similar Words
- snug
- easy
- soft
- comfy
- spacious
- cozy
- relaxing
- cushy
- pleasant
- inviting
- restful
- hospitable
- homely
- roomy
- easeful
- intimate
- commodious
- reposeful
- homelike
- homey
- genial
- homy
- gemütlich
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- uncomfortable
- hard
- severe
- harsh
- unpleasant
- inhospitable
- uninviting
Synonyms & Similar Words
- relaxed
- snug
- comfy
- cozy
- resting
- satisfied
- warm
- pleased
- at ease
- at home
- canny
- contented
- toasty
- content
- peaceful
- easygoing
- undisturbed
- easeful
- unperturbed
- untroubled
- laid-back
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- uncomfortable
- dissatisfied
- troubled
- disturbed
- displeased
- discontented
- agitated
- perturbed
Synonyms & Similar Words
- plentiful
- generous
- plenty
- ample
- enough
- adequate
- sufficient
- abundant
- bountiful
- liberal
- plenteous
- all kinds of
- bounteous
- extra
- rich
- wealthy
- aplenty
- plump
- surplus
- thick on the ground
- galore
- lavish
- cornucopian
- fertile
- fruitful
- blooming
- abounding
- prolific
- teeming
- supernumerary
- replete
- rife
- overflowing
- luxuriant
- fecund
- copious
- prodigal
- profuse
- fulsome
- fat
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- minimal
- inadequate
- insufficient
- lacking
- spare
- bare
- wanting
- scant
- deficient
- small
- least
- meager
- minimum
- light
- sterile
- skimpy
- stingy
- meagre
- slight
- unproductive
- barren
- niggardly
- infertile
- unfruitful
Synonym Chooser
Some common synonyms of comfortable are cozy, easy, restful, and snug. While all these words mean "enjoying or providing a position of contentment and security," comfortable applies to anything that encourages serenity, well-being, or complacency as well as physical ease.
The words cozy and comfortable are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, cozy suggests warmth, shelter, assured ease, and friendliness.
The meanings of easy and comfortable largely overlap; however, easy implies relief from or absence of anything likely to cause discomfort or constraint.
While in some cases nearly identical to comfortable, restful applies to whatever induces or contributes to rest or relaxation.
Although the words snug and comfortable have much in common, snug suggests having just enough space for comfort and safety but no more.