Comfortable Definition

comfortable
adjective
  1. providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (`comfy' is informal); "comfortable clothes"; "comfortable suburban houses"; "made himself comfortable in an armchair"; "the antihistamine made her feel more comfortable"; "are you comfortable?"; "feeling comfy now?"
  2. free from stress or conducive to mental ease; having or affording peace of mind; "was settled in a comfortable job, one for which he was well prepared"; "the comfortable thought that nothing could go wrong"; "was comfortable in his religious beliefs"; "she's a comfortable person to be with"; "she felt comfortable with her fiance's parents"
  3. more than adequate; "the home team had a comfortable lead"
  4. sufficient to provide comfort; "a comfortable salary"
  5. in fortunate circumstances financially; moderately rich; "they were comfortable or even wealthy by some standards"; "easy living"; "a prosperous family"; "his family is well- situated financially"; "well-to-do members of the community"

"Comfortable" in song lyrics

See how comfortable is used in real songs:

  • "but not too close because they get too comfortable"
    Above The Law — Playin' Your Game
  • "You too comfortable"
    Blueprint f/ Illogic — Pain
  • "Timbalands, and a halter top, what I rock is comfortable"
    Lil' Bow Wow f/ Da Brat — Crazy

Usage tips for "comfortable"

Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "comfortable" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for comfortable to find words that pair well.

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