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a comfortable bed
a soft bed
a cozy bed
a cushy bed
a luxurious bed
a peaceful bed
comfortable circumstances
enjoyable circumstances
pleasant circumstances
safe circumstances
desirable circumstances
preferred circumstances
comfortable shoes
durable shoes
sturdy shoes
practical shoes
good shoes

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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 Once the sun came in, hiking felt pretty comfortable. Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 27 June 2025 Advertisement Hargitay, who would build her own career as an actor on TV’s Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, never felt comfortable with either her mother’s persona or her life choices. Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 27 June 2025 Americans are continually encouraged to sock away money in a 401(k) or other retirement plan to ensure a comfortable, if not cushy, life in their later years. Alain Sherter, CBS News, 27 June 2025 The casual restaurants in town are the most comfortable and convenient places to check out with little planning. Katie Black, Charlotte Observer, 27 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for comfortable
Recent Examples of Synonyms for comfortable
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  • Petit Soleil This oh-so petite boutique has just 17 rooms and suites, which range from snug to downright palatial.
    Cu Fleshman, Travel + Leisure, 21 June 2025
  • The stretch fabric accommodates different body types, providing a snug yet comfortable fit that moves with you.
    Jené Luciani Sena may earn a commission if you buy through our referral links. This content was created by a team that works independently from the Fox newsroom., FOXNews.com, 20 June 2025
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  • The beaches are wide and relaxed, and the surrounding trails offer dramatic views of the Ligurian coastline.
    Laura Begley Bloom, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025
  • There are photographs from those years, in an album with captions my mother wrote on bits of masking tape: my parents posing with other recent arrivals from Kolkata, looking relaxed on what must have been a Sunday afternoon.
    Jhumpa Lahiri, New Yorker, 30 June 2025
Adjective
  • In the lower layers of the mountain, similar veins were plentiful, and one was even enriched with clays.
    Greg Wehner, FOXNews.com, 27 June 2025
  • The plentiful evidence for this is both quantitative and anecdotal.
    Richard Carleton Hacker, Robb Report, 21 June 2025
Adjective
  • The Limitations Of Current AI Benchmarks Traditional AI benchmarks are structured to evaluate basic tasks, such as factual recall and fluency, which are easy to measure.
    Siobhan Hanna, Forbes.com, 25 June 2025
  • The attitude at the palace is that leaders who like the royal family are generally easy to host, and Trump's team hold the British Monarchy in high regard.
    Jack Royston, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 June 2025
Adjective
  • Both the House and Senate bills would phase out the more generous deduction for many households starting at $500,000.
    Howard Gleckman, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025
  • As much as people talk about the U.S. and other countries becoming ever more individualistic, generations of American kin are arguably growing closer on average, researchers told me, and becoming more generous with one another.
    Faith Hill, The Atlantic, 30 June 2025
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  • Scroll to shop the best bond-building products for every texture—stronger and softer hair ahead!
    Kiana Murden, Vogue, 26 June 2025
  • Pottery Barn Airy Cotton Duvet Cover Crafted from 100 percent cotton, this 200-thread count duvet cover is breathable, low-maintenance, soft, and suitable for year-round use.
    Maggie Horton, People.com, 26 June 2025
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  • The console has ample space on top to display decor like lamps, vases, and books.
    Rachel Trujillo, People.com, 5 July 2025
  • Made with super-soft suede uppers and decorative buckle straps, these slip-on shoes boast a more moccasin-like fit without sacrificing the moldable cork insoles and ample foot support.
    Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 4 July 2025
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  • All the room types are spacious and luxurious, in a quirky, eclectic way.
    Kate Van Dyke, Travel + Leisure, 28 June 2025
  • The beach itself is spacious, and the sunsets here are especially memorable.
    Kathleen Peddicord, Forbes.com, 27 June 2025

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“Comfortable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/comfortable. Accessed 9 Jul. 2025.

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