comfortable; well-off; bearable
Meanings
2 senses · 8 examplesadjective
financially comfortable; having an easy life
neutralUsed to describe one's economic situation or living conditions. It indicates a state of not struggling to make ends meet.
Her family is much better off now.
The economy has improved in recent years, and everyone's lives have become a bit easier.
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After finding a stable job, his life became more comfortable.
This business is tough, times are a bit hard. When will things get easier?
adjective
to feel better; to be bearable; (emotionally/physically) okay
neutralUsed to describe a physical feeling (e.g., after taking medicine) or an emotional state, indicating relief or that a difficult situation is more tolerable.
After taking the medicine, he felt a little better.
I felt much better after getting everything off my chest.
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After the wound was treated, it became a little more bearable.
Hearing this news made him feel very upset.