Is comfortable only about physical feeling?

No. It can also mean emotionally at ease or confident in a situation.

What is the difference between comfortable and cozy?

Comfortable means pleasant and easy. Cozy usually suggests warm, small, and inviting.

Can I say comfortable with a person?

Yes. It means you feel relaxed and not awkward with that person.

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comfortable

/ˈkʌm.fə.tə.bəl/

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adjective

If you feel comfortable, your body feels relaxed and at ease. It can also mean a situation is pleasant, safe, or easy to live or work in.

This chair is very comfortable.
I feel comfortable with my new team.
She seems comfortable in her role.

Adinary Nuance

Comfortable is broader than many near-neighbors like relaxed, easy, and cozy. It can describe both physical comfort and a person who feels confident or at ease in a situation. In writing, it is a safe, neutral word for everyday and formal use.

In other languages

Vietnamese: thoải mái
Spanish: có comodidad
Chinese: 舒适的
Japanese: 快適な
Korean: 편안한

Etymology

Comfortable came into English from French in the 14th century, from Latin roots meaning “to strengthen” or “to help.” Its meaning later grew from physical ease to emotional and practical ease.

Common phrases

feel comfortablebe comfortable withcomfortable clothescomfortable living

Synonyms

cozy relaxed at ease

Related words

comfort convenient luxurious confident

Frequently asked questions

Is comfortable only about physical feeling?: No. It can also mean emotionally at ease or confident in a situation.
What is the difference between comfortable and cozy?: Comfortable means pleasant and easy. Cozy usually suggests warm, small, and inviting.
Can I say comfortable with a person?: Yes. It means you feel relaxed and not awkward with that person.