comfy

adjective

com·​fy ˈkəm(p)-fē How to pronounce comfy (audio)
comfier; comfiest
Synonyms of comfynext
: comfortable
a comfy sofa
a comfy routine

Examples of comfy in a Sentence

couldn't wait to return home and sleep in his own comfy bed customers are not likely to get too comfy in the restaurant's unforgiving chairs
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From comfy airport outfits to upgraded tech, these are the pieces your spring travels have been missing—starting at $19. Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 25 Apr. 2026 This armchair has a simple, modern design and adds comfy and functional seating to a living room, bedroom, or office space. Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 25 Apr. 2026 Hang hooks on a nearby fence for your towels, add a comfy lounge chair, and even a bench. Tessa Cooper, The Spruce, 25 Apr. 2026 Most have a traditional nomad tent pitched up in their private backyard, which, with a wood stove and comfy couch, makes for a cozy lounge area. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for comfy

Word History

First Known Use

1829, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of comfy was in 1829

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“Comfy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/comfy. Accessed 26 Apr. 2026.

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