comfortable

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I came to speak to you here because it is cooler, and I wished to see that you were--comfortable; that is the English word, is it not Yes," rejoined Derrick, with a laugh.

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  1. adjective Providing physical comfort: a comfortable chair.
  2. adjective Free from stress or anxiety; at ease: not comfortable about the interview.
  3. adjective Producing feelings of ease or security: a comfortable person; a comfortable evening at home.
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  • Benjo sat in one of the first-class modules -- comfortable, anodized-aluminum half cylinders that gave their inhabitants an extra measure of comfort and an agreeable sense of separation from passengers who couldn't afford them. —  F ;SF; - vol 102 issue 03 - March 2002
  • Had her room been more comfortable, and had she had it to herself, she would have escaped to it long ago, Tilly admitted as she tried and failed to smother a yawn. —  TheChristmasBride
  • She's quite comfortable, and you're sure to sleep well, as you're tired We can leave the things here,' I argued feebly, 'and walk over with my bag Oh, I shall have to go aboard anyhow,' he rejoined; 'I never sleep on shore.' —  The Riddle of the Sands
  • I was trying to make him more comfortable, and he just—took off. —  TheCountsBlackmailBargain
  • Lagas was seated in a worn old chair that looked comfortable, alongside a large round table. —  Analog October 1971
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  1. Early modern English also cumfortable; from Middle English comfortable, confortable, from Old French confortable, comfortable, French confortable, affording help or consolation, from conforter, strengthen, help, comfort: see comfort, v., and -able.
 

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