Emily Dickinson Lexicon

COM'FORT-A-BLE, a.

1. Being in a state of ease, or moderate enjoyment; as a person after sickness or pain. This is the most common use of the word in the United States.
2. Admitting comfort; that may afford comfort. Who can promise him a comfortable appearance before his dreadful judge? – South.
3. Giving comfort; affording consolation. The word of my lord the king shall now be comfortable. – 2 Sam. xiv.
4. Placing above want, and affording moderate enjoyment; as, a comfortable provision for old age.