comfy

adjective

com·​fy ˈkəm(p)-fē How to pronounce comfy (audio)
comfier; comfiest
: 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
Recent Examples on the Web Lopez’s comfy sweatsuit is perfectly seasonal thanks to the all-white hue, and this Amazon two-piece set looks so similar to the star’s recent look. Nicol Natale, Peoplemag, 7 Apr. 2024 The mid-rise pants have a comfy, relaxed fit with a drawstring waist and front and back pockets to hold your belongings. Lauren Taylor, Southern Living, 6 Apr. 2024 Plus, the soft mat is a comfy place to set your tot down, while the more structured frame is designed to last. Maya Polton, Parents, 6 Apr. 2024 The design also features elastic around the wrists to secure the gloves for a comfy fit. Wendy Vazquez, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Apr. 2024 The place is spacious, with comfy booths for groups and a wrap-around patio. Martha Ross, The Mercury News, 1 Apr. 2024 After three years of living under China’s stringent Covid restrictions, Chinese employees don’t mind going to the office — but many want to do so on their terms and in their comfy clothes. Daisuke Wakabayashi, New York Times, 24 Mar. 2024 Luckily, there are comfy pillows out there to keep you from constantly waking up. Jamie Allison Sanders, Peoplemag, 25 Mar. 2024 The comfy top and bottoms are lightweight and can pack up small, occupying little to no room in your luggage. Ali Faccenda, Travel + Leisure, 25 Mar. 2024

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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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Cite this Entry

“Comfy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/comfy. Accessed 18 Apr. 2024.

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