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comfortable adjective [ ˈkʌmf(ə)təb(ə)l ]

• (especially of clothes or furnishings) providing physical ease and relaxation.
• "comfortable sturdy shoes"
Similar: cosy, snug, warm, pleasant, enjoyable, agreeable, congenial, plush, well furnished, sheltered, secure, safe, restful, home-like, homely, comfy, snuggly,
Opposite: spartan,
• as large as is needed or wanted.
• "a comfortable income"

comfortable noun

• a warm quilt.
Origin: Middle English (in the sense ‘pleasant, pleasing’): from Anglo-Norman French confortable, from conforter ‘to comfort’ (see comfort).


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