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Definition of COMFORTABLE

1

providing physical comfort <a large, overstuffed chair that is very comfortable>

Synonyms comfy, cozy, cushy, easy, snug, soft

Related Words easeful, relaxing, reposeful, restful; gemütlich, genial, hospitable, inviting, pleasant; commodious, roomy, spacious; homelike, homely, intimate

Near Antonyms hard, harsh, severe; inhospitable, uninviting, unpleasant

Antonyms uncomfortable

2

enjoying physical comfort <make yourself comfortable in the living room while I fix us some snacks>

Synonyms canny [chiefly Scottish], comfy, cozy, relaxed, snug

Related Words toasty, warm; content, contented, pleased, satisfied; easeful, peaceful, resting; easygoing, laid-back; undisturbed, unperturbed, untroubled

Phrases at ease, at home

Near Antonyms discontented, displeased, dissatisfied; agitated, disturbed, perturbed, troubled

Antonyms uncomfortable

3

being more than enough without being excessive <enjoying retirement with a comfortable income>

Synonyms abundant, ample, aplenty, bounteous, bountiful, comfortable, cornucopian, galore, generous, liberal, plenteous, plenty

Related Words extra, supernumerary, surplus; abounding, blooming, overflowing, plump, replete, rich, rife, teeming, wealthy; adequate, enough, sufficient; fat, fecund, fertile, fruitful, luxuriant, prodigal, prolific; copious, fulsome, lavish, profuse

Near Antonyms deficient, inadequate, insufficient, lacking, wanting; meager (or meagre), niggardly, stingy; skimpy; least, minimum; light, slight, small; barren, infertile, sterile, unfruitful, unproductive

Antonyms bare, minimal, scant, spare