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Comfortable

adjective

Feeling at ease.

11 letters 4 syllables

What does Comfortable mean?

Feeling at ease.

Dictionary definition

Feeling physically at ease and not uncomfortable.

Example sentences

Comfortable in a sentence

easy

The chair was soft and comfortable.

medium

I feel comfortable asking questions in class.

hard

A comfortable space can help people relax and focus.

Writing practice

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Practice the meaning of Comfortable

Answer three quick questions about its meaning and related words.

Practice 1

What does comfortable mean?

Practice 2

Which word or phrase is closest in meaning to comfortable?

Practice 3

Which word or phrase is a good contrast to comfortable?

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Comfortable

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Synonyms

Words like Comfortable

cozyA similar word or phrase for comfortable in this meaning.
relaxedA similar word or phrase for comfortable in this meaning.
Antonyms

Opposite words

uncomfortableA useful contrast to comfortable in this meaning.
awkwardA useful contrast to comfortable in this meaning.
Synonym practice

Want to practice comfortable synonyms in context? Try a Synonym Search question like "The old sweater was comfortable on the chilly morning," then compare close word choices. Practice comfortable synonyms.

Word family

Comfortable word family

Base word

comfortable

noun

comfortables

Plural form of comfortable when used as a countable noun.

Related words
Student support

Understand Comfortable

Hint for students

Comfortable means pleasant to sit in, wear, use, or feel. It can also mean relaxed and at ease.

Common mix-up

Comfortable is not the same as fancy. Something can be plain but comfortable if it feels good or makes you relaxed.

Try it in class or at home

Write one sentence that shows comfortable without using the word comfortable. Model sentence: The sweater felt soft and warm, with no itchy spots. Clue words: soft, warm, no itchy spots Now try your own sentence. Ask: Does my sentence show something that feels good or puts someone at ease?

Teacher prompt

Ask students to explain this model sentence: 'The soft chair was comfortable after the long walk.' Why does comfortable fit better than painful?