1
as in snug
providing physical comfort
a large, overstuffed chair that is very comfortable
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as in relaxed
enjoying physical comfort
make yourself comfortable in the living room while I fix us some snacks
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as in plentiful
being more than enough without being excessive
enjoying retirement with a comfortable income
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Recent Examples of comfortable
At this point in their career, the Followills are comfortable with their status as headliners, but that doesn’t mean the guys phone it in.
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Daniel Kohn, Rolling Stone, 29 Sep. 2025
Keep scrolling to shop more comfortable airplane outfits from Amazon, all $45 or less right now.
—Gabriela Garcia, PEOPLE, 29 Sep. 2025
The earbuds look nice and have a comfortable fit.
—PC Magazine, 29 Sep. 2025
Participants found the suit light, comfortable, and surprisingly easy to wear for extended sessions.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 29 Sep. 2025
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Daniel Kohn, Rolling Stone, 29 Sep. 2025
Keep scrolling to shop more comfortable airplane outfits from Amazon, all $45 or less right now.
—Gabriela Garcia, PEOPLE, 29 Sep. 2025
The earbuds look nice and have a comfortable fit.
—PC Magazine, 29 Sep. 2025
Participants found the suit light, comfortable, and surprisingly easy to wear for extended sessions.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 29 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for comfortable
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This cocoon is super-protective, and the fleas stay safe and snug inside for up to four months, says Benson.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
18 Sep. 2025
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The snug lid helps lock in moisture, ensuring your sourdough loaves stay fluffy and roasts won’t dry out after hours of slow cooking.—
Maggie Horton,
PEOPLE,
17 Sep. 2025
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In later snaps, the Iron Man actress modeled several more outfits — including a classic black halter-neck dress, a relaxed fit gray T-shirt dress with short sleeves paired with black slip-on sandals, and two black-and-white looks.—
Angel Saunders,
PEOPLE,
1 Oct. 2025
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Even when Kerr and Staples get in an argument that frighteningly escalates, both Blunt and Johnson maintain their relaxed equilibrium.—
Richard Lawson,
Rolling Stone,
1 Oct. 2025
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Toasts were drunk, although notably with orange juice given President Xi Jinping’s crackdown on excessive official consumption at the sort of functions that were once lubricated with plentiful bai jiu spirit.—
Matthew Tostevin,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Sep. 2025
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What’s more, zinc is plentiful, has a low environmental impact, and contributes to the battery’s high volumetric capacity.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
30 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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But finding a good financial advisor isn't easy.—
Kate Dore, CFP®, EA,Kelli Grant, CFP®,
CNBC,
1 Oct. 2025
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The 44-year-old driver led the race for an impressive 159 laps, and a win seemed like an easy thing to achieve.—
Saajan Jogia,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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The Barnshaws allowed for a generous 90-day close, and John had prepared everything for the young couple.—
Maria Morava,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Sep. 2025
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Loewe features a generous beach club, six cabins, three pools, an elevator, and a gym.—
Tristan Rutherford,
Robb Report,
26 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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As a result, when animals died and sank, their soft tissues were occasionally preserved instead of being consumed or decaying.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
29 Sep. 2025
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Hamilton Chaise Sectional Sofa Made from a soft polyester blend, this couch has deep seats designed for ultimate relaxation.—
Jacqueline Tempera,
PEOPLE,
29 Sep. 2025
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After all, most can agree that a lack of crowded aisles plus ample stock on the shelves is ideal for grocery shopping.—
Rebecca Jones,
Southern Living,
30 Sep. 2025
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Because both the Lions and Packers are playoff contenders and longtime divisional rivals with fan bases that extend beyond their own cities, this year’s Thanksgiving match-up holds ample promise.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
30 Sep. 2025
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View gallery - 10 images Wind River Built's Rutledge is a remarkably spacious tiny house that provides the comfort of an apartment on wheels.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
30 Sep. 2025
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Inside The Rooms The 16 rooms are spread across four levels of the house and range from fairly standard size hotel rooms to ‘grand rooms’ that feature a more spacious seating area and nearly 500 square feet of space.—
Elliott Harrell,
Southern Living,
29 Sep. 2025
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“Comfortable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/comfortable. Accessed 2 Oct. 2025.
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