The difference between Comfortable and Cushy
When used as adjectives, comfortable means providing physical comfort and ease, whereas cushy means easy, making few demands, comfortable.
Comfortable is also noun with the meaning: a stuffed or quilted coverlet for a bed.
check bellow for the other definitions of Comfortable and Cushy
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Comfortable as an adjective:
Providing physical comfort and ease; agreeable.
Examples:
"This is the most comfortable bed I've ever slept in."
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Comfortable as an adjective:
In a state of comfort and content.
Examples:
"What a great guestroom! I'll be quite comfortable here."
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Comfortable as an adjective (obsolete):
Comforting, providing comfort; consolatory.
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Comfortable as an adjective:
Amply sufficient, satisfactory.
Examples:
"A comfortable income should suffice to consider oneself rich."
"The home team is ahead by a comfortable margin."
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Comfortable as an adjective (obsolete):
Strong; vigorous; valiant.
Examples:
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Comfortable as an adjective (obsolete):
Serviceable; helpful.
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Comfortable as a noun (US):
A stuffed or quilted coverlet for a bed; a comforter.
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Cushy as an adjective (informal):
Easy, making few demands, comfortable.
Examples:
"This is a really cushy job. Mostly I just sit around drinking tea."
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Cushy as an adjective (chiefly, US):
Comfortable; often in a way that will suit a person's body.