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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 sprawling beer garden boasts lush greenery, comfortable seating, firepits, and open-air views perfect for gatherings of all sizes. Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 3 Feb. 2026 After all, Tech was comfortable bombing away from the outside — on the night, the Red Raiders hit 12 of 40 3s to KU’s 6 of 20. Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 3 Feb. 2026 The nylon/elastane blend produces a close yet comfortable fit. Scott Douglas, Outside, 3 Feb. 2026 Sensory sensitive kids might need comfortable spaces to decompress or personal hygiene products that are entirely unscented. Sara Rowe Mount, Parents, 3 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for comfortable
Recent Examples of Synonyms for comfortable
Adjective
  • Upstairs, though, the Foxes were snug.
    Molly Fischer, New Yorker, 5 Feb. 2026
  • This duvet cover is also a bit snugger than a typical King, so the duvet feels especially lofty.
    Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 23 Jan. 2026
Adjective
  • The knit has stretch, but sizing can vary — shoppers suggest going up a size for a relaxed, oversized fit that feels intentional and elevated.
    Taylor Jean Stephan, PEOPLE, 26 Jan. 2026
  • Linen brings natural cooling performance and a relaxed, refined texture.
    Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 26 Jan. 2026
Adjective
  • Go to the Beach While the arts are an important part of the fabric of New Smyrna Beach, its laidback beaches define daily life here, and the town has plentiful surf shops and casual restaurants to show for it.
    Skye Sherman, Southern Living, 7 Feb. 2026
  • Lithium, a soft metal necessary for the production of rechargeable batteries, is plentiful in the brine buried in the Smackover Formation, which stretches from east Texas through southern Arkansas and east to the Florida panhandle.
    DIDI TANG, Arkansas Online, 5 Feb. 2026
Adjective
  • After Iribarne’s free throw, Beckman couldn’t knock down a 3, and Aliso allowed an easy bucket with five seconds left, then didn’t worry about putting the ball in play again.
    Martin Henderson, Oc Register, 27 Jan. 2026
  • Cohen suggests incorporating accent pieces—pillows, objects, and art—done in more vibrant tones that are easy to edit or remove over time.
    R. Daniel Foster, Forbes.com, 27 Jan. 2026
Adjective
  • In the last minute 30 second of cooking, add in a generous sprinkling of a melty shredded cheese (like Cheddar or Monterey Jack) and hot sauce, to taste.
    Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 7 Feb. 2026
  • South Carolina doesn’t tax Social Security benefits; there are generous retirement income deductions; and the cost of living across the state is 6 percent lower than the national average.
    Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 7 Feb. 2026
Adjective
  • The team aimed to recreate this kind of dynamic control in a soft, synthetic material using digital design rather than complex biological systems.
    Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 6 Feb. 2026
  • The village range will include a hybrid hoodie combining a soft fleece front with a ripstop nylon back, displaying a tricolor mountain motif, as well as a T-shirt designed as a nod to the Paris Games in 2024 and a recycled polyester sherpa.
    Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 6 Feb. 2026
Adjective
  • Consuming all of that has provided ample research for me, as well as just being in these fandom communities and seeing the way that people are interacting with this content and interacting with each other.
    Emma Specter, Vogue, 4 Feb. 2026
  • There were ample signs Gabbard was a spectacularly bad pick for intelligence chief.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 4 Feb. 2026
Adjective
  • Broods can book out spacious, interconnected rooms or call up both extra cots and cribs, and dine at restaurants where children don’t threaten the candlelit, white tablecloth vibe.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Feb. 2026
  • The vessels, two of which have 55 suites and the other 81, are among the most spacious in Europe.
    Janice Wald Henderson, Travel + Leisure, 7 Feb. 2026

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“Comfortable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/comfortable. Accessed 9 Feb. 2026.

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