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How does the adjective comfortable differ from other similar words?

Some common synonyms of comfortable are cozy, easy, restful, and snug. While all these words mean "enjoying or providing a position of contentment and security," comfortable applies to anything that encourages serenity, well-being, or complacency as well as physical ease.

started feeling comfortable in our new surroundings

When might cozy be a better fit than comfortable?

The words cozy and comfortable are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, cozy suggests warmth, shelter, assured ease, and friendliness.

a cozy neighborhood coffee shop

When could easy be used to replace comfortable?

The meanings of easy and comfortable largely overlap; however, easy implies relief from or absence of anything likely to cause discomfort or constraint.

living in easy circumstances

When can restful be used instead of comfortable?

While in some cases nearly identical to comfortable, restful applies to whatever induces or contributes to rest or relaxation.

a quiet restful vacation

When would snug be a good substitute for comfortable?

Although the words snug and comfortable have much in common, snug suggests having just enough space for comfort and safety but no more.

a snug little cottage

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of comfortable For more comfortable, easy slip-on shoes, scroll for my additional picks. — Lauren Finney Harden, InStyle, 29 Oct. 2026 Most qualifying models aren’t just useful for their intended purpose, but also for walking or just having something comfortable and supportive for everyday wear. — Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 29 Oct. 2026 The interiors feel fresh, though, with new Spoonflower and Perigold wallpaper in the bathrooms, comfortable modern furniture, museum-quality art and a sunny new bathroom off the main bedroom, made from one of the three small bedrooms. — Lisa Boone, Los Angeles Times, 28 Oct. 2026 Here in Philadelphia, the normal high for Halloween is a comfortable 62 degrees, and the low is a crisp 44. — Tammie Souza, CBS News, 28 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for comfortable
Recent Examples of Synonyms for comfortable
Adjective
  • Across the street, the resort’s Grove campus offers more options, which range from snug single-room affairs to spacious two bedrooms.
    — Rachel Tepper Paley, Bon Appetit Magazine, 15 Oct. 2026
  • The Vista's living room looks quite snug, but not overly so, and is furnished with a sofa, along with a projector and pull-down screen, while a nearby staircase adds more storage.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 29 Sep. 2026
Adjective
  • Johnny Was, reimagines everyday dressing through expressive prints, rich colors, and intricate detailing combining Natori’s heritage in luxury intimate apparel with Johnny Was’s relaxed, bohemian sensibility.
    — Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 26 Oct. 2026
  • While their respective wardrobes might seem worlds apart, both share an appreciation for relaxed silhouettes and a certain devil-may-care attitude to getting dressed.
    — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 25 Oct. 2026
Adjective
  • Spain, which has been a hub for such sites thanks to its relatively plentiful renewable power, this week eased renewable power-procurement requirements for new data centers following an industry backlash.
    — Prashant Rao, semafor.com, 27 Oct. 2026
  • As this is a Lynch film, explaining the rest of the plot would be a pointless exercise, but expect plentiful violence, stylish surrealism, and a road movie that’ll shock and delight in equal measure.
    — Daisy Jones, Vogue, 24 Oct. 2026
Adjective
  • Rocket is also known for its quality customer service and easy-to-use website.
    — Kelsey Neubauer, CNBC, 28 Oct. 2026
  • Insider tip Salt Ranch is about five miles from both Lower Broad and East Nashville’s Five Points, an easy Uber ride away.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Oct. 2026
Adjective
  • Expect hot dishes, a tapioca station, a generous bread spread, and free-flowing sparkling wine alongside an à la carte menu.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Oct. 2026
  • It's been more than a decade since tech companies first came to Ohio, drawn by the state's inexpensive and abundant land, its energy infrastructure and its generous tax breaks.
    — Andrea Hsu, NPR, 28 Oct. 2026
Adjective
  • The Dolce Vita bob runs longer with soft, flowing layers, which sets it apart from the shorter, tighter shapes most associated with vintage glamour.
    — Ashley Lynch, Kansas City Star, 28 Oct. 2026
  • The hybrid shoe looks like a pretty suede flat but is lined by ultra soft fluff that gives it a cozy slipper feel.
    — Kaitlin Clapinski, InStyle, 28 Oct. 2026
Adjective
  • Culver, on the other hand, has practiced as both a prosecutor and assistant public defender, according him ample opportunity to meet juries in county court.
    — Letters to the Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 Oct. 2026
  • And that gave the lesson ample time to mark my father for life.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 26 Oct. 2026
Adjective
  • Butner, a service manager, already has an offer accepted on a new, more spacious home for him and his family near Portland.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 26 Oct. 2026
  • The outgoing Atlas was already spacious, but the 2027 model makes a more concerted effort to deliver the sort of interior buyers expect when spending north of US$40,000 on a family vehicle.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 24 Oct. 2026

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“Comfortable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/comfortable. Accessed 31 Oct. 2026.

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