How to Use comfortable in a Sentence

comfortable

adjective
Definition of comfortablenext
Synonyms for comfortablenext
  • The nurse turned the patient on his side and asked him if he was comfortable.
  • They stayed at a comfortable distance from the crowd.
  • Are you comfortable enough in that chair?
  • I was just getting comfortable when the phone rang.
  • He has a comfortable job.
  • I can't seem to find a comfortable position in this chair.
  • These shoes aren't very comfortable for walking.
  • She makes a comfortable living as a journalist.
  • They enjoy a comfortable lifestyle.
  • The wind is at 10 knots, comfortable enough for the crew to stay outside.
    — Thomas Curwen, Los Angeles Times, 3 Nov. 2023
  • The skirt is made with a high waist and flowy fit to help keep you comfortable.
    — Gabriella Maestri, Travel + Leisure, 12 July 2024
  • Keep in Mind The handles are not the most comfortable to hold.
    — Nor'adila Hepburn, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Oct. 2023
  • The leather feels smooth, and the foot bed is comfortable—but the in-step does require break-in.
    — Danny Perez, Popular Mechanics, 10 Mar. 2023
  • The beech wood handle was one of the most comfortable in our test.
    — Adrienne Donica, Popular Mechanics, 8 Dec. 2022
  • Rain and sleet roll right off to keep you comfortable and dry.
    — Max Inchausti, Field & Stream, 25 May 2023
  • The heels are a comfortable height and walkable, and many of the shoes come in wide widths.
    — Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 26 June 2024
  • The handle is smooth and thick with rounded edges and is comfortable in the hand.
    — Nicole Papantoniou and Sarah Wharton, Good Housekeeping, 21 Mar. 2023
  • Plus, these are comfortable right out of the box and require no break-in time.
    — Hillary Maglin, Travel + Leisure, 2 Mar. 2023
  • The bright blond wood begs for a comfortable sweater rather than a beaded gown.
    — Carolina A. Miranda, Los Angeles Times, 26 Dec. 2023
  • The city of her mind is a very comfortable world to inhabit.
    — Avantika Shankar, Vogue, 15 Oct. 2023
  • All of this amounts to a safer, more comfortable treatment process.
    — Ahmed Zambarakji, Robb Report, 5 Feb. 2024
  • The trick is to find a comfortable balance between both ends of the spectrum.
    — Bruce Helmer and Peg Webb, Twin Cities, 3 Feb. 2024
  • Squat proof with the waist band being very comfortable and hugs just right.
    — Kelsey Stiegman, Seventeen, 21 Mar. 2023
  • The wide, comfortable handles make moving batches in and out of the oven easy.
    — Carrie Honaker, Southern Living, 13 Dec. 2023
  • The front seats are comfortable, and the view is commanding.
    — Michael Harley, Forbes, 29 Dec. 2022
  • That said, three adults will be more comfortable than four.
    — Scott Gilbertson, WIRED, 20 Nov. 2023
  • That horse is a little lighter and a lot more comfortable right before the race.
    — Maggie Menderski, The Courier-Journal, 24 Jan. 2023
  • Wear comfortable shoes because there are lots of hills and stairs.
    — Roger Naylor, The Arizona Republic, 11 Jan. 2024
  • What is your routine to keep you comfortable while away from home doing eight shows a week?
    — Elise Brisco, Rolling Stone, 2 Feb. 2025
  • Novice surfers will feel comfortable learning in the summer’s smaller and more manageable waves.
    — Katie Kiefner, Vogue, 1 Feb. 2025

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