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comfortable

adjective

Synonyms and Antonyms of comfortable

1 providing physical comfort

  • a large, overstuffed chair that is very comfortable
Synonyms of comfortable

comfy, cozy, cushy, easy, snug, soft
Words Related to comfortable

easeful, relaxing, reposeful, restful

gemütlich, genial, hospitable, inviting, pleasant

commodious, roomy, spacious

homelike, homely, homey (also homy), intimate
Near Antonyms of comfortable

hard, harsh, severe

inhospitable, uninviting, unpleasant
Antonyms of comfortable

uncomfortable

2 enjoying physical comfort

  • make yourself comfortable in the living room while I fix us some snacks
Synonyms of comfortable

canny [chiefly Scottish], comfy, cozy, relaxed, snug
Words Related to comfortable

toasty, warm

content, contented, pleased, satisfied

easeful, peaceful, resting

easygoing, laid-back

undisturbed, unperturbed, untroubled
Phrases Synonymous with comfortable

at ease, at home
Near Antonyms of comfortable

discontented, displeased, dissatisfied

agitated, disturbed, perturbed, troubled
Antonyms of comfortable

uncomfortable

3 being more than enough without being excessive

  • enjoying retirement with a comfortable income
Synonyms of comfortable

abundant, ample, aplenty, bounteous, bountiful, cornucopian, galore, generous, liberal, plenteous, plentiful, plenty
Words Related to comfortable

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
Phrases Synonymous with comfortable

all kinds of, thick on the ground
Near Antonyms of comfortable

deficient, inadequate, insufficient, lacking, wanting

meager (or meagre), niggardly, stingy

skimpy

least, minimum

light, slight, small

barren, infertile, sterile, unfruitful, unproductive
Antonyms of comfortable

bare, minimal, scant, spare

Synonym Discussion of comfortable

comfortable, cozy, snug, easy, restful mean enjoying or providing a position of contentment and security. comfortable applies to anything that encourages serenity, well-being, or complacency as well as physical ease.
    • started feeling comfortable in our new surroundings
cozy suggests warmth, shelter, assured ease, and friendliness.
    • a cozy neighborhood coffee shop
snug suggests having just enough space for comfort and safety but no more.
    • a snug little cottage
easy implies relief from or absence of anything likely to cause discomfort or constraint.
    • living in easy circumstances
restful applies to whatever induces or contributes to rest or relaxation.
    • a quiet restful vacation

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  1. Dictionary: Definition of comfortable Spanish Central: Translation of comfortable Nglish: Translation of comfortable for Spanish speakers Britannica English: Translation of comfortable for Arabic speakers

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