Comfortable
Example: The chair is comfortable for long working hours
Definition
"Comfortable" describes a state or condition that provides physical ease and relaxation, making something pleasant to use or be in, such as a chair that supports long working hours without discomfort.
Etymology
The word "comfortable" comes from the Latin verb 'confortare,' meaning 'to strengthen greatly.' It evolved through Old French 'confortable' before entering English. Did you know that originally it implied physical and moral strengthening, which nicely fits its modern sense of providing ease and support?
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"Comfortable" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - (A2) - set 3", containing 116 commonly used words.
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