Comfortable vs. Suitable — What's the Difference?
Difference Between Comfortable and Suitable
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Definitions
Comfortable
Providing physical comfort
A comfortable chair.
Suitable
Appropriate to a purpose or an occasion.
Comfortable
Free from stress or anxiety; at ease
Not comfortable about the interview.
Suitable
Having sufficient or the required properties for a certain purpose or task; appropriate to a certain occasion.
Comfortable
Producing feelings of ease or security
A comfortable person.
A comfortable evening at home.
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Suitable
Capable of suiting; fitting; accordant; proper; becoming; agreeable; adapted; as, ornaments suitable to one's station; language suitable for the subject.
Comfortable
Sufficient to provide financial security
Comfortable earnings.
Suitable
Suitable for the desired purpose;
Is this a suitable dress for the office?
Comfortable
Providing physical comfort and ease; agreeable.
This is the most comfortable bed I’ve ever slept in.
Suitable
Meant or adapted for an occasion or use;
A tractor suitable (or fit) for heavy duty
Not an appropriate (or fit) time for flippancy
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Comfortable
In a state of comfort and content.
What a great guestroom! I'll be quite comfortable here.
Suitable
Appropriate for a condition or occasion;
Everything in its proper place
The right man for the job
She is not suitable for the position
Comfortable
Confident; relaxed; not worried about someone or something.
Suitable
Worthy of being chosen especially as a spouse;
The parents found the girl suitable for their son
Comfortable
Amply sufficient, satisfactory.
A comfortable income should suffice to consider oneself rich.
The home team is ahead by a comfortable margin.
Comfortable
(obsolete) Comforting, providing comfort; consolatory.
Comfortable
(obsolete) Strong; vigorous; valiant.
Comfortable
(obsolete) Serviceable; helpful.
Comfortable
(US) A stuffed or quilted coverlet for a bed; a comforter.
Comfortable
Strong; vigorous; valiant.
Thy conceit is nearer death than thy powers. For my sake be comfortable; hold death a while at the arm's end.
Comfortable
Serviceable; helpful.
Be comfortable to my mother, your mistress, and make much of her.
Comfortable
Affording or imparting comfort or consolation; able to comfort; cheering; as, a comfortable hope.
A comfortable provision made for their subsistence.
Comfortable
In a condition of comfort; having comforts; not suffering or anxious; hence, contented; cheerful; as, to lead a comfortable life.
My lord leans wondrously to discontent;His comfortable temper has forsook him:He is much out of health.
Comfortable
Free, or comparatively free, from pain or distress; - used of a sick person.
Comfortable
A stuffed or quilted coverlet for a bed; a comforter; a comfort.
Comfortable
Providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (`comfy' is informal);
Comfortable clothes
Comfortable suburban houses
Made himself comfortable in an armchair
The antihistamine made her feel more comfortable
Are you comfortable?
Feeling comfy now?
Comfortable
Free from stress or conducive to mental ease; having or affording peace of mind;
Was settled in a comfortable job, one for which he was well prepared
The comfortable thought that nothing could go wrong
Was comfortable in his religious beliefs
She's a comfortable person to be with
She felt comfortable with her fiance's parents
Comfortable
More than adequate;
The home team had a comfortable lead
Comfortable
Sufficient to provide comfort;
A comfortable salary
Comfortable
In fortunate circumstances financially; moderately rich;
They were comfortable or even wealthy by some standards
Easy living
A prosperous family
His family is well-situated financially
Well-to-do members of the community
