comfortable

comfortable
com|fort|a|ble [ `kʌmfərtəbl ] adjective ***
▸ 1 feeling pleasant
▸ 2 pleasant to use/wear
▸ 3 not worried about something
▸ 4 having enough money
▸ 5 situation: pleasant
▸ 6 won/winning easily
1. ) feeling physically relaxed, without pain or other unpleasant feelings:
Sit quietly in a comfortable position.
make yourself comfortable: Make yourself comfortable and I'll be back in a minute.
─ opposite UNCOMFORTABLE
a ) not suffering much pain despite being sick or injured
2. ) a comfortable piece of furniture feels pleasant to sit or lie on:
The bed looked warm and comfortable.
─ opposite UNCOMFORTABLE
a ) 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
b ) pleasant to wear, hold, or use:
loose comfortable clothes
3. ) never before noun if you are comfortable with something, you accept or like it:
comfortable with: Is everyone comfortable with the arrangement?
comfortable about: Lots of people don't feel comfortable about public speaking.
4. ) rich enough to pay for everything you need
5. ) a comfortable situation or way of life is pleasant and does not cause you any problems
6. ) easily won:
a comfortable victory
a ) making winning likely:
They have a very comfortable lead.
╾ com|fort|a|bly [ `kʌmfərtəbli ] adverb

Usage of the words and phrases in modern English. 2013.

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