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at ease |
without tension, worry, or discomfort; relaxed; comfortable. [1/2 definitions] |
bed of roses |
a condition or situation that is comfortable, easy, or luxurious. |
comfy |
(informal) comfortable. |
curl up |
to get into a comfortable sitting or reclining position. |
cushion |
a soft envelope of fabric that is filled with feathers, air, foam rubber, or the like and used for decoration or to make surfaces more comfortable; pillow. [1/5 definitions] |
decency |
(pl.) the requirements of a respectable or comfortable standard of living. [1/3 definitions] |
den |
an esp. comfortable and informal room used for leisure activities such as reading, listening to music, and watching TV. [1/4 definitions] |
down-to-earth |
comfortable to be with; not snobbish or pretentious. [1/2 definitions] |
find one's feet |
(informal) to begin to adjust to or be comfortable in a new situation. |
freshen up |
to make oneself feel more comfortable or attractive, as by washing the face, combing the hair, or the like. |
genial |
mild, pleasant, or comfortable. [1/2 definitions] |
homey |
pleasant, comfortable, or cozy; like home. |
insole |
a removable piece of material made to be placed in a shoe to make it more comfortable or water-resistant. [1/2 definitions] |
livable |
suitable or acceptable for living in or with; habitable; comfortable. [1/2 definitions] |
lounge car |
a railroad car in which passengers may lounge in comfortable chairs and have refreshments; club car. |
nest |
a comfortable place for seclusion or retreat. [1/11 definitions] |
overeat |
to eat more than a comfortable, proper, or healthy amount. |
recline |
to move into a comfortable lying position. [1/3 definitions] |
robe |
a comfortable, similarly designed garment for informal use at home; bathrobe. [1/4 definitions] |
room temperature |
a comfortable indoor temperature or the temperature prevailing indoors without excessive heating or chilling. |
snug |
small and comfortable; cozy. [1/4 definitions] |
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