Comfortable

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Webster's Dictionary [1]

(1): (a.) Affording or imparting comfort or consolation; able to comfort; cheering; as, a comfortable hope.

(2): (a.) Strong; vigorous; valiant.

(3): (a.) Serviceable; helpful.

(4): (n.) A stuffed or quilted coverlet for a bed; a comforter; a comfort.

(5): (a.) In a condition of comfort; having comforts; not suffering or anxious; hence, contented; cheerful; as, to lead a comfortable life.

(6): (a.) Free, or comparatively free, from pain or distress; - used of a sick person.

King James Dictionary [2]

Comfortable, a.

1. Being in a state of ease, or moderate enjoyment as a person after sickness or pain. This is the most common use of the word in the U. States. 2. Admitting comfort that may afford comfort.

Who can promise him a comfortable appearance before his dreadful judge?

3. Giving comfort affording consolation.

The word of my lord the king shall now be comfortable.  2 Samuel 14 .

4. Placing above want and affording moderate enjoyment as a comfortable provision for old age.

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