ˈkʌmfətəbl adj. & n. --adj. 1 ministering to
comfort; giving
ease (a comfortable
pair of shoes). 2
free from discomfort; at ease (I'm
quite comfortable
thank you). 3 colloq. having an
adequate standard of
living; free from
financial worry. 4 having an
easy conscience (did
not feel comfortable
about refusing him). 5
with a
wide margin (a comfortable win). --n. US a
warm quilt. øøcomfortableness n. comfortably adv. [ME f. AF confortable (as COMFORT)]