English word comfortable comes from Latin fortis, Latin con-, and later Latin conforto (I become stronger. I take courage.)
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| fortis | Latin (lat) | (figuratively) courageous, brave, steadfast. Strong (physically powerful). |
| con- | Latin (lat) | Used in compounds to indicate a being or bringing together of several objects. Used in compounds to indicate the completeness, perfecting of any act, and thus gives intensity to the signification of the simple word. |
| conforto | Latin (lat) | I become stronger. I take courage. |
| confortare | Late Latin (LL) | |
| conforter | Old French (842-ca. 1400) (fro) | To comfort. To reassure. |
| confortable | Old French (842-ca. 1400) (fro) | |
| comfortable | English (en) | (US) A stuffed or quilted coverlet for a bed; a comforter. (obsolete) Comforting, providing comfort; consolatory. [14th-19thc.]. (obsolete) Serviceable; helpful.. (obsolete) Strong; vigorous; valiant.. Amply sufficient, satisfactory. [from 17thc.]. In a state of comfort and content. [from 18thc.]. Providing physical comfort and ease; agreeable. [from 18thc.]. |