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Definition comfortable in British English

comfortable adjective

adjective
/ˈkʌmftəb(ə)l/
1

feeling physically relaxed, without any pain or other unpleasant feelings

Example

Sit quietly in a comfortable position.

Example

Make yourself comfortable and I'll be back in a minute.

Synonyms and related words
painless numb insensitive
1.1

not suffering much pain despite being ill or injured

Synonyms and related words
the injured wounded hurt
2

a comfortable piece of furniture feels pleasant to sit or lie on

Example

The bed looked warm and comfortable.

Synonyms and related words
comfortable the warm intimate
2.1

a comfortable room or building is pleasant to spend time in, for example because it has nice furniture or is not too hot or too cold

2.2

pleasant to wear, hold, or use

Example

loose comfortable clothes

Synonyms and related words
A-line backless baggy comfortable the warm intimate
3

rich enough to pay for everything you need

Synonyms and related words
cash-rich time-poor the rich
4

if you are comfortable with something, you accept it or like it

Example

Is everyone comfortable with the arrangement?

Example

Lots of people don't feel comfortable about public speaking.

Synonyms and related words
calm relaxed cool
5

a comfortable situation or way of life is pleasant and does not cause you any problems

Synonyms and related words
pleasant enjoyable relaxing
Example

a comfortable victory

Synonyms and related words
against the run of play comfortable competitive
Example

They have a very comfortable lead.

Synonyms and related words
easy simple convenient
Definition comfortable in British English