comfortable
gb/kˈʌmfɚtəbəl/ us/kˈʌmfɚtəbəl/
A2
English
~ 2300
kényelmes, kényelmesen érzi magát, komfortosan érzi magát, jómódú
A2
1
kényelmes
A2
Usage pattern:
[something] is comfortable
This sofa is so comfortable that I could sit here all day.
Ez a kanapé olyan kényelmes, hogy akár egész nap itt tudnék ülni.
She wore comfortable shoes for the long walk.
A hosszú sétához kényelmes cipőt vett fel.
The bed was warm and comfortable after a cold day outside.
He found a comfortable position and began to read.
The hotel room was clean and comfortable.
Learner examples
This chair is very comfortable.
Ez a szék nagyon kényelmes.
I like my comfortable bed.
Szeretem a kényelmes ágyamat.
These shoes are comfortable for walking.
The sofa is soft and comfortable.
I sleep in a comfortable room.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'comfortable' with 'comforting'; 'comforting' refers to emotional support, not physical ease.
Meaning
Physically pleasant and relaxing
Collocations
comfortable chair
|comfortable bed
|comfortable shoes
|comfortable position
Synonyms
cozy (Suggests warmth and snugness in addition to comfort.)
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pleasant (More general; can refer to comfort but also to other agreeable qualities.)
Antonyms
uncomfortable (Direct opposite; causes discomfort or unease physically.)
Themes
daily life
|home
|health
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Definition
Making you feel relaxed and not in pain or discomfort.
Providing a state of physical ease, relaxation, or relief from discomfort.
A2
2
Usage pattern:
[someone] feels comfortable
Are you comfortable sitting there?
Kényelmesen érzed magad, ahogy ott ülsz?
She felt comfortable in the reclining chair.
Kényelmesen érezte magát a dönthető székben.
If you're not comfortable, we can take a break.
Learner examples
I am comfortable here.
Kényelmesen érzem magam itt.
Are you comfortable in that seat?
Kényelmesen érzed magad azon a széken?
He is comfortable now.
Meaning
Feeling physically at ease
Collocations
feel comfortable
|be comfortable
|stay comfortable
Synonyms
relaxed (Emphasizes calmness as well as physical ease.)
Antonyms
uncomfortable (Feeling physical discomfort or pain.)
Themes
daily life
|health
|body
|core_vocabulary
Definition
Feeling good and relaxed in your body, without pain or discomfort.
Experiencing physical ease or relaxation; not being in discomfort.
B1
3
Usage pattern:
[someone] is comfortable with [someone/something]
I’m not comfortable discussing my salary.
Nem érzem magam komfortosan, ha a fizetésemről kell beszélnem.
She feels comfortable around her close friends.
A közeli barátai között komfortosan érzi magát.
He wasn't comfortable with the idea of moving abroad.
Learner examples
I am comfortable with my friends.
A barátaimmal komfortosan érzem magam.
She is not comfortable talking about money.
Nem érzi magát komfortosan, amikor pénzről kell beszélnie.
He feels comfortable in his new school.
Meaning
At ease emotionally or socially
Collocations
comfortable with people
|comfortable talking about
|comfortable in public
Synonyms
at ease (Similar meaning; commonly used in social contexts.)
Antonyms
uneasy (Feeling socially or emotionally uncomfortable.)
Themes
emotions
|social
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
Definition
Feeling relaxed and okay with a person, place, or situation.
Feeling relaxed and free from anxiety in a particular situation or with certain people.
B2
4
jómódú
B2
Usage pattern:
[someone] is comfortable financially
They have a comfortable income and can afford to travel often.
Kényelmes jövedelmük van, és gyakran megengedhetik maguknak az utazást.
She grew up in a comfortable middle-class family.
Egy jómódú, középosztálybeli családban nőtt fel.
After years of hard work, he is finally financially comfortable.
Learner examples
My family has a comfortable life.
A családom jómódban él.
They have a comfortable home and enough money.
Kényelmes otthonuk van, és elég pénzük van.
He is comfortable and does not worry about bills.
Meaning
Financially secure and free from hardship
Collocations
comfortable income
|comfortable lifestyle
Synonyms
well-off (Slightly more informal; often suggests more wealth than just security.)
Antonyms
struggling (Having difficulty meeting basic financial needs.)
Themes
money
|lifestyle
|finance
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Definition
Having enough money to live a good life without worry about money.
Having enough money to live well without financial difficulty.
Grammar
Dictionary form
comfortable
IPA
GB/kˈʌmfɚtəbəl/
US/kˈʌmfɚtəbəl/
Syllables & stress
com - fort - able (3 syllables)
Stress on 1st syllable (com)
Word forms
Adjective
- Base: comfortable
Word family
Core family
comfort
noun A2
comfortably
adverb B1
Related words
comforting
adjective
comfortingly
adverb
comfy
adjective
Negative and opposite forms
Expressions
feel comfortable with
1/fˈil kˈʌmfɚtəbəl wˈɪθ/
fixed phrase
Be at ease with something/someone
To feel okay, relaxed, or not worried about something or someone.
Examples
- I don’t feel comfortable with this plan.
- She feels comfortable with her new team already.
in your comfort zone
1/ˈɪn jˈʊɹ kˈʌmfɚt zˈoʊn/
idiom
In a familiar, easy situation
In a place or situation where you feel safe, at ease, and not challenged.
Examples
- He rarely steps out of his comfort zone at work.
- Traveling alone pushed her out of her comfort zone.
make yourself comfortable
1/mˈeɪk jʊɹsˈɛlf kˈʌmfɚtəbəl/
fixed phrase
Settle in for relaxation or ease
Do what you need to feel relaxed and at ease, especially when visiting someone’s home.
Examples
- Please come in and make yourself comfortable while I prepare some tea.
- He told his guests to make themselves comfortable before dinner.
too close for comfort
1/tˈu klˈoʊs fɚ kˈʌmfɚt/
idiom
Unpleasantly near danger or trouble
Close enough to cause worry or fear.
Examples
- The car swerved too close for comfort.
- That lightning strike was too close for comfort.