How to Use comfortable in a Sentence

comfortable

adjective
  • 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.
  • That horse is a little lighter and a lot more comfortable right before the race.
    Maggie Menderski, The Courier-Journal, 24 Jan. 2023
  • He's made a three-pointer in six of his last eight games, and is more than comfortable as a corner shooter.
    Michael Shapiro, Chron, 24 Jan. 2023
  • In fact, the best track pants for men are just as much a wardrobe staple as your most comfortable sweatpants or joggers.
    Maverick Li, Men's Health, 12 Jan. 2023
  • Also, roosters have a way of making the hens a little more comfortable, but they are not needed.
    Chuck Blount, San Antonio Express-News, 25 Jan. 2023
  • Many immigrants are more comfortable talking to someone who speaks their first language.
    Los Angeles Times, 26 Jan. 2023
  • Scores also reflected that these were the most comfortable tweezers to hold and were the favorite for eyebrow shaping.
    Birnur K. Aral, Good Housekeeping, 13 Jan. 2023
  • It is recommended to sit in a chair or lie down as opposed to standing and looking up for the most comfortable experience.
    Jordan Mendoza, USA TODAY, 12 Jan. 2023
  • With comfortable chairs for driver and passenger, the Q6 is set up to be a good daily driver or comfortable road trip cruiser.
    Andy Biggs, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
  • The airy weave naturally promotes better breathability to help whisk away body heat, so you snooze cooler, drier, and more comfortable.
    Mike Richard, Men's Health, 20 Jan. 2023
  • Paula Gerbase is most comfortable—both spiritually and sartorially—on the top of a mountain.
    Zoe Ruffner, Vogue, 16 Jan. 2023
  • Photographs of Paul that have entered public circulation suggest that his parents were comfortable seeing their son staggering around blotto.
    James Lasdun, The New Yorker, 16 Jan. 2023
  • 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
  • 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
  • While these things are often present during cozy moments, in my experience, hygge is more about a feeling or an atmosphere created between people who feel comfortable together.
    Chloé Skye Weiser, Contributor, CNBC, 11 Dec. 2024

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