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Making you feel comfortable

comfortable

adjective

a comfortable room or building is pleasant to spend time in, for example because it has nice furniture or is not too hot or too cold

warm

adjective

fairly hot in a way that is comfortable and pleasant

intimate

adjective

an intimate place or situation is private and friendly and makes you feel relaxed and comfortable

civilized

adjective

pleasant, comfortable, and having everything you need or want

cosy

adjective

warm and comfortable, and making you feel relaxed

luxurious

adjective

very expensive and comfortable

snug

adjective

if you are snug, you feel warm, comfortable, and safe

comfy

adjective

comfortable

salubrious

adjective

a salubrious place is one that is pleasant and comfortable to live in

homely

adjective

simple and pleasant in a way that makes you feel comfortable and at home

charticle

a news article that consists of a chart … and only has a small amount of text

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picture messaging

the sending of images and photographs from one mobile phone to another

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never event

an event that should never occur in a healthcare setting …

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