英語

comfortable

gb/kˈʌmfɚtəbəl/ us/kˈʌmfɚtəbəl/
A2 英語
~ 2300
語義
0件の語義
adjective A2 property
1

Physically pleasant and relaxing

Making you feel relaxed and not in pain or discomfort.

用法パターン: [something] is comfortable
よくある間違い:
Learners sometimes confuse 'comfortable' with 'comforting'; 'comforting' refers to emotional support, not physical ease.
類義語
cozy (Suggests warmth and snugness in addition to comfort.) | pleasant (More general; can refer to comfort but also to other agreeable qualities.)
対義語
uncomfortable (Direct opposite; causes discomfort or unease physically.)
コロケーション
comfortable chair |comfortable bed |comfortable shoes |comfortable position
テーマ
daily life |home |health |daily_life |core_vocabulary
例文
  • This sofa is so comfortable that I could sit here all day.
  • She wore comfortable shoes for the long walk.
  • 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.
学習者向け例文
  • This chair is very comfortable.
  • I like my comfortable bed.
  • These shoes are comfortable for walking.
  • The sofa is soft and comfortable.
  • I sleep in a comfortable room.
adjective A2 property
2

Feeling physically at ease

Feeling good and relaxed in your body, without pain or discomfort.

用法パターン: [someone] feels comfortable
類義語
relaxed (Emphasizes calmness as well as physical ease.)
対義語
uncomfortable (Feeling physical discomfort or pain.)
コロケーション
feel comfortable |be comfortable |stay comfortable
テーマ
daily life |health |body |core_vocabulary
例文
  • Are you comfortable sitting there?
  • She felt comfortable in the reclining chair.
  • If you're not comfortable, we can take a break.
学習者向け例文
  • I am comfortable here.
  • Are you comfortable in that seat?
  • He is comfortable now.
adjective B1 property
3

At ease emotionally or socially

Feeling relaxed and okay with a person, place, or situation.

用法パターン: [someone] is comfortable with [someone/something]
類義語
at ease (Similar meaning; commonly used in social contexts.)
対義語
uneasy (Feeling socially or emotionally uncomfortable.)
コロケーション
comfortable with people |comfortable talking about |comfortable in public
テーマ
emotions |social |relationships |core_vocabulary
例文
  • I’m not comfortable discussing my salary.
  • She feels comfortable around her close friends.
  • He wasn't comfortable with the idea of moving abroad.
学習者向け例文
  • I am comfortable with my friends.
  • She is not comfortable talking about money.
  • He feels comfortable in his new school.
adjective B2 property
4

Financially secure and free from hardship

Having enough money to live a good life without worry about money.

用法パターン: [someone] is comfortable financially
類義語
well-off (Slightly more informal; often suggests more wealth than just security.)
対義語
struggling (Having difficulty meeting basic financial needs.)
コロケーション
comfortable income |comfortable lifestyle
テーマ
money |lifestyle |finance |daily_life |core_vocabulary
例文
  • They have a comfortable income and can afford to travel often.
  • She grew up in a comfortable middle-class family.
  • After years of hard work, he is finally financially comfortable.
学習者向け例文
  • My family has a comfortable life.
  • They have a comfortable home and enough money.
  • He is comfortable and does not worry about bills.
文法
辞書形
comfortable
IPA
GB/kˈʌmfɚtəbəl/
US/kˈʌmfɚtəbəl/
音節・強勢
com - fort - able (3音節)
Stress on 1st syllable (com)
活用形
Adjective
  • Base: comfortable
関連語
Core family
comfort noun A2 comfortably adverb B1
Related words
comforting adjective comfortingly adverb comfy adjective
Negative and opposite forms
uncomfortable adjective A2 uncomfortably adverb B2 discomfort noun B1
表現

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.

例文
  • 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.

例文
  • 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.

例文
  • 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.

例文
  • The car swerved too close for comfort.
  • That lightning strike was too close for comfort.

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