comfortably - Master This Word
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comfortably Word Meanings
- providing physical ease and relaxation
- free from stress or anxiety
- feeling at ease or content
comfortably Example Sentences
Example sentences are the start of understanding. Don't rush to memorize. First feel how the word works in a sentence.
- This chair is comfortable.
- I feel comfortable at home.
- She wore comfortable shoes.
- The bed is very comfortable.
- I like a comfortable blanket.
comfortably Phonetic & Pronunciation
UK
/ˈkʌmf.tə.bəl/
US
/ˈkʌmftə.bəl/
comfortably Word Etymology
From 'com-' (together) + 'fort' (strong) + '-able' (capable). Originated from Latin via Old French to English. Imagine a soft chair that hugs you as you sit down, making you feel ‘strongly held’ in comfort.
Note 1: These definitions and etymologies are not standard dictionary definitions, but extended explanations provided to help with memorization and understanding of the actual application of words. Through this background information, we strive to make words more vivid and easier to understand, and help you remember their meanings in real life.
Note 2: LexiTalk designs the learning flow around the linguistics principle of “Comprehensible Input.” When learners encounter material that is slightly above their level but still understandable from context, the brain naturally absorbs the language. That’s why we keep every word inside authentic contexts, using examples and associations to help you understand it and use it flexibly.
Read the FAQ explanation of Comprehensible InputEnglish Brain Route
I sink into a chair and adjust the cushions until I can hold my weight comfortably. I push a breath in, feel the space settle around me, and I shift my shoulders to ease the load. The room seems to soften, and I realize I can stay a while without fidgeting. That sense of ease travels into everyday moments, like choosing a seat or a bed, and staying put feels right.
Real Context
Comfortable describes something that provides physical ease and relaxation, and also describes a person’s state of feeling free from stress or anxiety. It can refer to objects, environments, or relationships that help you feel at ease. The word sits between practical comfort (a comfy chair) and emotional ease (feeling comfortable with a situation or new people). Learners often mix up comfortable with cozy or convenient, and may mistakenly use it to mean merely not cold or easy to use in all contexts. In phrases we say a comfortable chair, a comfortable bed, or I feel comfortable with my new coworkers, rather than translating from other languages.
Usage Reminders
- 1) Use with physical objects for ease; 2) Use with people for emotional ease; 3) Be vs feel: I am comfortable vs I feel comfortable about; 4) Distinguish from cozy and convenient; 5) Use be comfortable with to describe familiarity; 6) Avoid overgeneralizing to non-physical contexts.
Common Misconceptions
- Interpreting comfortable as merely meaning warm or easy to use
- Thinking it always equals cozy or luxurious
- Using comfortable to describe being cold or unwelcoming
- Confusing be comfortable with someone with feel comfortable about something
- Misusing comfortable to mean convenient or practical in all contexts
Thinking Differences
In English, comfortable spans both physical ease and emotional ease, and you must choose the sense from context (chair vs be with someone). Learners often assume it always means cozy or convenient.
Learning Tips
- Learn collocations: comfortable chair, comfortable bed, feel comfortable with someone
- Differentiate be comfortable with vs feel comfortable about
- Compare with cozy and convenient to avoid overuse
- Notice subtle nuance: physical ease vs emotional ease
- Practice be comfortable with new situations to describe familiarity
- Pay attention to prepositions after comfortable (with, in, about)
5-Step Learning Method - Learn English in English
Step 1: Meaning
What is the meaning of 'comfortably'?
A.Swiftly
B.Easily
C.Angrily
D.Quickly
Step 2: Usage
In which sentence is 'comfortably' used correctly?
A.They laughed comfortably at the funny movie.
B.He slept uncomfortably on the cozy bed.
C.She sat uncomfortably on the soft couch.
D.The baby cried comfortably all night.
Step 3: Similar Words
Which word is an antonym of 'comfortably'?
A.Carefully
B.Joyfully
C.Painfully
D.Quickly
Step 4: Opposite Words
In which situation would you feel 'comfortably'?
A.Running a marathon
B.Taking an exam without preparation
C.Sitting by the fireplace with a book
D.Speaking in public for the first time
Step 5: Mastery
How would you describe a cozy and pleasant environment using 'comfortably'?
A.Noisy and chaotic
B.Busy and stressful
C.Relaxing and soothing
D.Dull and uninteresting
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