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Definition
Warm and comfortable; describing something that makes one's body feel warmly cozy.
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How it's used
Reduplicative adjectives like this one often carry a sense of subjective comfort or sensory satisfaction that goes beyond simple temperature. It is specifically used for physical warmth that makes you feel cozy or relaxed, such as after a hot shower or while snuggling under a blanket. You will rarely hear it used to describe the weather itself, as it focuses on the personal experience of feeling warm.
Examples
After drinking a bowl of hot soup, I feel warm and comfortable all over.
Related words
Common phrases
a warm and cozy blanket
a warm and comfortable feeling
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe the temperature of a room or the weather, as it is meant for personal physical sensations. Using it for an object like a heater might sound slightly odd; instead, use it for the effect the heater has on your body.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
