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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 The satin fabric gives them an elegant look while the elastic waistband keeps them comfortable for all-day wear. — Destinee Scott, Travel + Leisure, 12 Nov. 2026 Jets special teams coordinator Chris Banjo said the timing came down to how comfortable Beck felt after getting reps in practice. — Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 12 Nov. 2026 Opened in 2021 and occupying 10 floors of a 58-floor high rise (the third tallest in the city), its 153 rooms are elegant but comfortable. — Wendy O'Dea, Robb Report, 12 Nov. 2026 One night after a comfortable shutout in Los Angeles, the Predators completed the Southern California sweep by cooling down the surging Ducks, whose five-game winning streak ended. — CBS News, 12 Nov. 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
  • On Tuesday, Fustok told WWD that her new in-house array of furniture and accessories reflects her relaxed approach to living and her life between London and Apulia, Italy.
    — Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 10 Nov. 2026
  • Quince’s Oversized Cashmere Sweater exudes a relaxed feel while the silk lace skirt adds a touch of shimmer that goes a long way.
    — Vivien Lee, PEOPLE, 9 Nov. 2026
Adjective
  • Kendra Nordin Beato, Staff writer America’s farmers are bringing in a plentiful harvest.
    — Laurent Belsie, Christian Science Monitor, 10 Nov. 2026
  • Very quickly, once hard to get soundstage space became plentiful — and often empty.
    — Dominic Patten, Deadline, 6 Nov. 2026
Adjective
  • Few easy answers on water, noise, job impacts The commission found that many of the pain points that arise around data center developments – water usage, noise impacts, job growth, and electrical grid reliability – do not have easy answers.
    — Emily Holshouser, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Nov. 2026
  • The then-44-year-old actor was sent to Reading Prison, a medium-security lockup, because authorities felt a minimum-security jail would have provided too easy access for reporters.
    — Mark Kennedy, Chicago Tribune, 11 Nov. 2026
Adjective
  • Extremely generous with space, one room houses four washing machines and four dryers.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Nov. 2026
  • With its generous patch pockets and utilitarian vibe, the jacket was a return to one of the most enduring outerwear classics.
    — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 11 Nov. 2026
Adjective
  • The researchers aim to combine the flexibility of soft robots with the reconfigurability of modular robotic systems.
    — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 12 Nov. 2026
  • Every room includes complimentary daily use of a beach chair, soft top surfboard, or boogie board (subject to availability).
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Nov. 2026
Adjective
  • The reality is that the distractions will be ample and amplified.
    — Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 10 Nov. 2026
  • The playoffs provided ample opportunities for fans to argue over whether the two best teams in baseball were old school or analytically-driven (the answer is both).
    — Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 10 Nov. 2026
Adjective
  • The primary suite includes a spacious sleeping area with a fireplace, easy access to a private porch, a beautiful bath and double walk-in closets.
    — James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 8 Nov. 2026
  • But during the rest of the year there were only four of us—my uncle, my aunt, a taciturn young maid, and me—so the spacious house was quiet.
    — Yasushi Inoue, New Yorker, 8 Nov. 2026

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“Comfortable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/comfortable. Accessed 14 Nov. 2026.

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