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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Stick matches in decorative boxes, long-lasting taper candles and scented matchsticks intended to be burned as incense, writing materials and books, and a collection of comfy slippers are all available for purchase, in person or online. Emily M. Olson, Hartford Courant, 15 Mar. 2026 Build out an entertaining hub with sofas and tables, or set up a cozy reading space for one with a comfy swivel lounge chair and a side table. Paige Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Mar. 2026 The best deals also include price cuts on comfy, versatile travel pants, like the Sampeel Wide-leg Pants, now $24. Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 15 Mar. 2026 From a luxe bathrobe to an adorable, soft-as-can-be pajama set, her annual curation is reliably filled with picks designed to make your everyday just a little comfier. Annie Blackman, InStyle, 13 Mar. 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 18 Mar. 2026.

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