Cozy vs. Comfortable

Cozy vs. Comfortable — Is There a Difference?
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Difference Between Cozy and Comfortable

Cozynoun

a padded cloth covering to keep a teapot warm

Comfortableadjective

Providing physical comfort and ease; agreeable.

This is the most comfortable bed I've ever slept in.

Cozyadjective

enjoying or affording comforting warmth and shelter especially in a small space;

a cozy nook near the firesnug in beda snug little apartment

Comfortableadjective

In a state of comfort and content.

What a great guestroom! I'll be quite comfortable here.

Cozyadjective

having or fostering a warm or friendly atmosphere; especially through smallness and informality;

had a cozy chata relaxed informal manneran intimate cocktail loungethe small room was cozy and intimate

Comfortableadjective

(obsolete) Comforting, providing comfort; consolatory.

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Cozyadjective

suggesting connivance;

a cozy arrangement with the police

Comfortableadjective

Amply sufficient, satisfactory.

A comfortable income should suffice to consider oneself rich.The home team is ahead by a comfortable margin.

Comfortableadjective

(obsolete) Strong; vigorous; valiant.

Comfortableadjective

(obsolete) Serviceable; helpful.

Comfortablenoun

(US) A stuffed or quilted coverlet for a bed; a comforter.

Comfortableadjective

providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (`comfy' is informal);

comfortable clothescomfortable suburban housesmade himself comfortable in an armchairthe antihistamine made her feel more comfortableare you comfortable?feeling comfy now?
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Comfortableadjective

free from stress or conducive to mental ease; having or affording peace of mind;

was settled in a comfortable job, one for which he was well preparedthe comfortable thought that nothing could go wrongwas comfortable in his religious beliefsshe's a comfortable person to be withshe felt comfortable with her fiance's parents

Comfortableadjective

more than adequate;

the home team had a comfortable lead

Comfortableadjective

sufficient to provide comfort;

a comfortable salary

Comfortableadjective

in fortunate circumstances financially; moderately rich;

they were comfortable or even wealthy by some standardseasy livinga prosperous familyhis family is well-situated financiallywell-to-do members of the community