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a
: not causing any physically unpleasant feelings : producing physical comfort
a comfortable chair/bed
a comfortable home
comfortable clothes
a comfortable temperature
These shoes aren't very comfortable for walking.
I can't seem to find a comfortable position in this chair.
b
not used before a noun
: not having any physically unpleasant feelings : experiencing physical comfort
Are you comfortable enough in that chair?
The nurse turned the patient on his side and asked him if he was comfortable.
I was just getting comfortable when the phone rang.
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a
: allowing you to be relaxed : causing no worries, difficulty, or uncertainty
a comfortable routine
They stayed at a comfortable distance from the crowd.
She walked along at a comfortable [=easy] pace.
The team has a comfortable 6-0 lead. [=a large lead that makes a victory seem certain]
It was a comfortable victory. [=an easy victory that was never in doubt]
b
: feeling relaxed and happy : not worried or troubled
He is most comfortable working outdoors. [=working outdoors suits him best]
—often + withI'm not very comfortable with the idea of flying.
I felt comfortable with her as soon as I met her. [=it was easy to talk and do things together]
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: having or providing enough money for everything you need to live well
He has a comfortable job/income.
She makes a comfortable living as a journalist.
They enjoy a comfortable lifestyle.
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“Comfortable.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/comfortable. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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