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.
  • So, while a bulky knit seems like an obvious fall choice, something a bit more paired back might be more comfortable.
    Alyssa Grabinski, Peoplemag, 16 Aug. 2024
  • Lastly, Hamlin says to look for dumbbells that are comfortable to hold.
    Andi Breitowich, womenshealthmag.com, 18 May 2023
  • The couple surely doesn’t want anyone there who isn’t going to feel comfortable.
    R. Eric Thomas, Chicago Tribune, 18 Aug. 2024
  • For more ways to make your home more comfortable, check out our picks for the best air purifiers and air conditioners.
    Camryn Rabideau, Popular Mechanics, 7 May 2023
  • Now, my best way of coping is to just not go places alone, not really let my hair down, not really get too comfortable.
    Jack Irvin, Peoplemag, 12 May 2023
  • But the couple never felt entirely comfortable in the exile scene.
    Ian Johnson, The New Yorker, 18 Aug. 2024
  • One of the most common reasons why people invest in sleeper sofas is to provide a comfortable sleep space for guests.
    Kathleen Felton, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 May 2023
  • As the years have gone on, Sanford has seen performers get more comfortable with niche discography.
    Carmela Guaglianone, Detroit Free Press, 17 Aug. 2024
  • Uber is also expanding access to a phone call option that people who still aren’t comfortable using apps can call from a cellphone to book a ride.
    Heather Kelly, Washington Post, 17 May 2023
  • The brand's proprietary fabric wicks sweat with ease and helps keep women cool and comfortable, especially at night when full bedding is a must.
    Zee Krstic, goodhousekeeping.com, 11 May 2023
  • But flying on the airline may be more comfortable than ever since the carrier introduced a new status-matching program last month.
    Alison Fox, Travel + Leisure, 12 May 2023
  • The brand’s sustainable Tencel fabric slightly hugs the skin and is just loose enough to guarantee a comfortable, breathable fit.
    Jordyn Burrell, Travel + Leisure, 18 Aug. 2024
  • And working in the factory taught Suzie as a child that factory work paid her parents a wage that provided a comfortable, happy life.
    Detroit Free Press, 17 May 2023
  • There are a lot of young players in the farm system, what do the young guys coming into the big leagues need to know to be in the best possible position to have success and be comfortable?
    Sportsday Staff, Dallas News, 12 May 2023
  • Perman was at the forefront of a group of artists, designers and photographers who helped make the corporate world comfortable with modernism as a design aesthetic.
    Bob Goldsborough, Chicago Tribune, 12 May 2023
  • So, my recommendation really is to talk with your health care provider, ask your questions, get your answers, feel comfortable about having your children vaccinated.
    Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 16 Aug. 2024
  • 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
  • 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

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