English · Adjectives
more comfortable
/mɔːr ˈkʌmftəbl/
[/mɔːr ˈkʌmftəbl/]
comparative of comfortable
Intermediateadjective
Definition
Comparative form of 'comfortable', made with 'more' because the adjective has several syllables.
Example
This chair is more comfortable than that one.
This chair is more comfortable than that one.
Etymology
Formed analytically from 'more' plus 'comfortable' rather than by adding '-er'.
How & Where It’s Used
Longer adjectives use 'more' instead of the '-er' ending.