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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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Clark showed fine strength to crash over for Saints' second but in the second half Wigan moved into what had seemed like a comfortable 14-point lead.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

That’s because people feel comfortable spending more money, and saving less, when they see the value of their assets grow — even if only on paper.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 1, 2026

Even when I’m not working and I go to a festival as a civilian, I’m all about function over fashion and comfortable shoes and socks to walk thousands of steps each day.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

Folks were more comfortable banning those because it was clear-cut and each image had a distinct file.

From Slate • Apr. 1, 2026

It feels good to be doing something productive with someone in easy, comfortable silence.

From "The Wrong Way Home" by Kate O’Shaughnessy

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