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comfortablegiving a feeling of physical ease; free from pain or constraint

Part of speech: ADJECTIVE

Definition: giving a feeling of physical ease; free from pain or constraint

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈkʌmfərtəbl/

Korean meaning: 편안한, 안락한

Korean pronunciation: **컴**퍼터블

Example Sentences

  • My grandmother's couch is so comfortable that visitors often fall asleep on it during conversations.
  • I'm not comfortable with sharing personal information online.
  • The hotel room was so comfortable that I didn't want to leave even for sightseeing.

comfortable

ADJECTIVE

//ˈkʌmfərtəbl//

giving a feeling of physical ease; free from pain or constraint

comfortable concept
💡 Concept

After a long hike, she finally feels comfortable curled up by the fireplace.

comfortable rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

A portable cushion makes moments comfortable and memorable.

🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˈkʌmfərtəbl/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈkʌmftəbl/

🌳Etymology

Rootcomfort
Suffix--able

Origin

14세기 프랑스어에서 유래된 단어로, '함께'를 의미하는 'com'과 '강하게 하다'를 의미하는 'fort'가 결합되어 '마음을 강하게 해주는 것', 즉 '위로, 편안함'을 나타내게 되었습니다.

🎵Rhyme

portablehonorablememorable
portable
honorable
memorable

🔗Collocations

comfortable chair
feel comfortable
comfortable temperature
comfortable lifestyle
make yourself comfortable
comfortable shoes

📝Examples

😄 Fun example

My grandmother's couch is so comfortable that visitors often fall asleep on it during conversations.

I'm not comfortable with sharing personal information online.

😄 Fun example

The hotel room was so comfortable that I didn't want to leave even for sightseeing.

After years of practice, she became comfortable performing in front of large audiences.

📚Related Words

Synonyms

cozypleasantrelaxingat easecontent

Antonyms

uncomfortableawkwarduneasy

Related

comfortcomfortablydiscomfortconvenience

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