The difference between Comfortable and Restful

When used as adjectives, comfortable means providing physical comfort and ease, whereas restful means peaceful.


Comfortable is also noun with the meaning: a stuffed or quilted coverlet for a bed.

check bellow for the other definitions of Comfortable and Restful

  1. Comfortable as an adjective:

    Providing physical comfort and ease; agreeable.

    Examples:

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

  2. Comfortable as an adjective:

    In a state of comfort and content.

    Examples:

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

  3. Comfortable as an adjective (obsolete):

    Comforting, providing comfort; consolatory.

  4. 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."

  5. Comfortable as an adjective (obsolete):

    Strong; vigorous; valiant.

    Examples:

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  6. Comfortable as an adjective (obsolete):

    Serviceable; helpful.

  1. Comfortable as a noun (US):

    A stuffed or quilted coverlet for a bed; a comforter.

  1. Restful as an adjective:

    peaceful; having a peaceful aspect

    Examples:

    "After a hard day, Sue found the beauty of the park especially restful."

  2. Restful as an adjective:

    restorative; aiding rest

    Examples:

    "A restful night's sleep mended his spirits."

  3. Restful as an adjective (computing):