Comfortable
/ˈkʌmf.tə.bəl/noun
Providing physical ease and relaxation; free from discomfort.
Did you know?The word 'comfortable' comes from Latin roots meaning 'to strengthen together', hinting at a deeper connection to support and well-being than mere physical ease.
Etymological Timeline
Latin
Latin
confortare
“to strengthen together, to give support”
Old French
Old French
conforter
“to comfort, to strengthen”
Middle English
Middle English
comforten
“to provide comfort or solace”
Modern English
English
comfortable
“characterized by physical ease and relaxation, free from discomfort”