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Definitions

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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Officers brought the parrot back to the airport police station where it was "provided with fruit, water and some toys and a comfortable temporary enclosure made from and dog crate and brush handle".

From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026

Many families are surprised to find that they have moved into this new economic tier, and see themselves as comfortable, not rich.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

Before Rowan knows it, Mag has moved in and made herself comfortable, but already seems a bit overbearing, organizing girls’ nights and declaring herself “Mag the hag.”

From Salon • Apr. 5, 2026

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

From Barron's • Apr. 4, 2026

I hurry up the stairs to where Lou Ann is sitting in the comfortable corner chair.

From "The Tenth Mistake of Hank Hooperman" by Gennifer Choldenko

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