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# comfortable

adjective (comfortable, more comfortable, most comfortable)

«comfortable» in the English dictionary: everyday — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

## Everyday

1. Pleasant to use, sit in, wear or be in, without pain or being too hot, cold or tight. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/comfortable/#m1)
2. Feeling relaxed, calm and at ease, not worried or shy. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/comfortable/#m2)
3. Having enough money to live well without worry. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/comfortable/#m3)
4. Of a win or lead: big enough to be safe. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/comfortable/#m4)

### In the lessons

In everyday life, comfortable clothes and shoes, a comfortable bed or chair; in feelings lessons, you should only do what you are comfortable with, and if an adult or friend makes you feel uncomfortable you can say no and tell a trusted adult. In sports or maths contests, a comfortable lead is a big one. Phrases: «make yourself comfortable», «feel comfortable», «comfortable with», «a comfortable win».

### Examples

- This sofa is really comfortable. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/comfortable/#x1)
- Wear comfortable shoes for the school trip. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/comfortable/#x2)
- Make yourself comfortable while I get some drinks. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/comfortable/#x3)
- I don't feel comfortable talking in front of the whole class. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/comfortable/#x4)
- If a secret makes you feel uncomfortable, tell a trusted adult. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/comfortable/#x5)
- Our team had a comfortable lead of ten points. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/comfortable/#x6)
- The cat looked comfortable curled up by the fire. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/comfortable/#x7)
- The hospital said Grandpa was comfortable after the operation. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/comfortable/#x8)
- The inside of the house was comfortable and roomy. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/comfortable/#x9)

### Note

Spelling trap: com-FORT-able, often said «COMF-tuh-bul» with three syllables. Opposite: «uncomfortable». Adverb: «comfortably». A doctor saying a patient is «comfortable» means they are not in much pain.

## On Mova

- [Trees and pragmatics of «comfortable» in the school dictionary](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/comfortable/): every meaning and example parsed by Mova, with its dependency tree and frames.
- [«comfortable» in the school dictionary](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/comfortable.html) on Mova free.