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comfortable

[kuhmf-ter-buhl, kuhm-fer-tuh-buhl] / ˈkʌmf tər bəl, ˈkʌm fər tə bəl /
ADJECTIVE
good feeling
Synonyms
STRONGEST
appropriate complacent convenient cozy easy enjoyable happy healthy loose pleasant pleased relaxed satisfying serene snug soft useful warm
WEAK
adequate agreeable at rest cared for cheerful contented delightful enjoying gratified hale hearty loose-fitting made well protected relaxing relieved rested restful restored satisfactory sheltered snug as a bug in a rug soothed strengthened untroubled well-off
Antonyms
STRONGEST
cold cool disagreeable dissatisfied hard strict troubled uncomfortable unfriendly unhappy unpleasant unsuited
WEAK
destitute discontented hopeless miserable needy neglected pitiable poor upset wretched
ADJECTIVE
affluent, wealthy
Synonyms
STRONGEST
easy prosperous
WEAK
ample enough substantial sufficient suitable well-heeled well-off well-to-do
Antonyms
WEAK
destitute discontented hopeless miserable needy neglected pitiable poor uncomfortable unhappy upset wretched
ADJECTIVE
more than adequate
Synonyms
STRONGEST
cushy luxurious rich roomy spacious
WEAK
ample commodious palatial
Antonyms
STRONGEST
cramped poor
WEAK
destitute discontented hopeless miserable needy neglected pitiable uncomfortable unhappy upset wretched

Example Sentences

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Instead of asking him about his brilliant ideas for solving climate change, I’d like us to ask him why he’s apparently so comfortable watching it all burn down.

From Salon • Apr. 4, 2026

Meta’s strategy to start with a design that consumers are already comfortable wearing in public appears to be part of its success.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

"It's more comfortable than you would think," he added.

From Barron's • Apr. 4, 2026

"Obviously every workplace including Stormont should have facilities that are comfortable, modern and fit for purpose," he said.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

She was strapped into the chair right beside Danny, and Orion had to be held in a large cage, though he had a perfectly comfortable bed and bowl of food.

From "The Way to Rio Luna" by Zoraida Cordova

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.