comfortable

Meanings

• Adjective

  Feeling or providing physical ease, freedom from pain or constraint, or pleasant and relaxing.

  - "The new chair was very comfortable."
  - "I felt comfortable in my own skin after losing weight."
  - "The room was comfortable with a temperature of 72 degrees."

• Verb

  Making someone feel at ease and relaxed.

  - "The teacher comforted the crying student."
  - "He comforted his wife after the bad news."
  - "The warm blanket comforted the baby."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈkʌm.fə.tə.bəl/
   
   
   
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Antonyms

comfortless , uncomfortable

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Synonyms

comforting , comfy , cozy , cushy , eathful , restful , snug , safe

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with comfortable
comfortable , admirable , incarcerable , stable , tablable , malleable , controllable , durable , stableable , edible

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Variants

List of all variants of comfortable that leads to same result
comfortable , comfortableness , comfortablenesses , comfortably

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

From Middle English, from Old French 'confortable', from 'conforter', to encourage, comfort.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'comfortable' is often used to describe the feeling of being in a good financial situation.

2. In ancient Rome, soldiers were given a 'comfortarium' or warm room to rest and relax in.

3. The term 'comfort food' refers to food that is often eaten to provide a sense of comfort and nostalgia.

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Related Concepts

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1. Ease: A feeling of relaxation and freedom from effort or anxiety.

2. Relaxation: The act of relaxing or becoming relaxed, often through the reduction of physical and mental tension.

3. Comfort Zone: A state of comfort or familiarity, often used to describe a situation where one feels safe and in control.

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Culture

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In literature, 'comfortable' is often used to describe settings or environments that provide a sense of ease and relaxation. For example, in Jane Austen's 'Pride and Prejudice', Mr. Darcy's estate, Pemberley, is described as 'comfortable' and 'pleasant'. In music, the term 'comfort music' refers to music that is soothing and calming, providing a sense of comfort and relaxation.

How to Memorize "comfortable"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a cozy chair, a warm blanket, and a cup of tea to help memorize the meaning of 'comfortable'.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'comfortable' with feelings of relaxation, ease, and pleasure.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering that 'comfortable' starts with the same letter as 'cozy' and 'calm'.

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