/ˈkʌmftəbəl/
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Meaning
Soft and nice to sit in or wear, so that you feel relaxed.
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Word origin
From Old French conforter, meaning to strengthen, from Latin fortis, strong.
- Origin
- Old French
- Root
- conforter
- English cognates
- comfort
Examples
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"Comfortable" describes a thing that feels good to use.
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Here "comfortable" means soft and easy to wear.
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"Comfortable" can also mean relaxed and not worried.
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Start your free weekThis word is taught in chapter 16, lesson 8: comfortable, fella, theory and 7 more words.