[more comfortable; most comfortable] 1 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. 2 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 + with ▪ I'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] 3 : 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.
▪ 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.
▪ 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 + with ▪ I'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]
▪ He has a comfortable job/income. ▪ She makes a comfortable living as a journalist. ▪ They enjoy a comfortable lifestyle.







