comfortable
(adjective)
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My dog's bed is comfortable.
If something is comfortable, it means that it feels nice for your body and doesn’t give you any pain.
- My new shoes aren't very comfortable.
If you are comfortable, it means that your body feels good and isn’t in any pain.
- I'm so comfortable; I don't want to get out of bed!
If you are comfortable, it can also mean that you don’t have to worry about something. We often use this with not.
- I don't feel comfortable about asking her for money.
Related words
Comfy is a word that means the same as comfortable (meanings 1 and 2). For example, “This chair is comfy.”
Uncomfortable is the opposite of comfortable. Example: “These shoes are uncomfortable! I can’t walk in them.”
There are other meanings of comfortable.
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