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 Sam. 14.4. Placing above want and affording moderate enjoyment; as a comfortable provision for old age.
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