ETYM Old Fren. confortable.
1. Free from stress or conducive to mental ease; having or affording peace of mind.
2. In fortunate circumstances financially; moderately rich; SYN. easy, prosperous, well-fixed, well-heeled, well-off, well-situated, well-to-do.
3. More than adequate.
4. Providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief; ('comfy' is informal as in); SYN. comfy.
5. Sufficient to provide comfort.
1. Enjoying or affording comforting warmth and shelter especially in a small space; SYN. cosy, snug.
2. Having or fostering a warm or friendly atmosphere; especially through smallness and informality; SYN. intimate, informal.
3. Suggesting connivance.
Having a feeling of home; cozy and comfortable; SYN. homely, homey, homy.
ETYM French, from Latin Jovialis pertaining to Jove. The planet Jupiter was thought to make those born under it joyful or jovial. Related to Jove.
1. Full of good cheer and humor.
2. Pertaining to the planet Jupiter.
In a jovial manner.
1. Fitting closely.
2. Safely protected.
3. Warmly and comfortably sheltered.
Without haste.