com´fort|a|bly

com´fort|a|bly
com|fort|a|ble «KUHMF tuh buhl, KUHM fuhr-», adjective, noun.
–adj.
1. giving comfort or ease: »

A soft, warm bed is comfortable.

SYNONYM(S): snug, cozy.
2. in comfort; at ease: »

The warm fire made him feel comfortable after a cold day outdoors. I feel comfortable about her now that she is with you. Shy people are seldom comfortable speaking to large groups.

SYNONYM(S): easeful, relaxed.
3. easy; tranquil; undisturbed: »

a comfortable sleep.

SYNONYM(S): peaceful.
4. Informal. enough for one's needs: »

He has a comfortable income.

SYNONYM(S): adequate, satisfactory.
5. Obsolete. cheerful.
–n.
U.S. a comforter for a bed.
com´fort|a|ble|ness, noun.
com´fort|a|bly, adverb.

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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