"comfortcore" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From comfort + -core. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|comfort|core<id:aesthetic>}} comfort + -core Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} comfortcore (uncountable)
  1. An aesthetic and fashion or design movement focusing on cosiness, homeliness and comfort. Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Aesthetics
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