English · Adjectives
most comfortable
/məʊst ˈkʌmftəbl/
[/məʊst ˈkʌmftəbl/]
superlative of comfortable
Intermediateadjective
Definition
Superlative form of 'comfortable', made with 'most' because the adjective has several syllables.
Example
It is the most comfortable bed in the house.
It is the most comfortable bed in the house.
Etymology
Formed analytically from 'most' plus 'comfortable' rather than by adding '-est'.
How & Where It’s Used
Longer adjectives use 'most' with 'the' instead of the '-est' ending.