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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With the long weekend coming up, Amazon is slashing prices on tons of comfy travel shoes. Amber Love Bond, Travel + Leisure, 14 Jan. 2026 The bottoms, equally as comfy, feature an elastic waistband, wide legs, and a relaxed fit. Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 13 Jan. 2026 The runner offers a neutral design with texture and fluff that gives your feet something comfy to sink into. Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 13 Jan. 2026 Calvin Klein Cotton Modal Thong Speaking of Valentine’s Day, picking up a fresh pair of comfy-cute undies is my favorite way to celebrate. Annie Blackman, InStyle, 13 Jan. 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 17 Jan. 2026.

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