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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For more polished styles that boast pajama-like comfort, look to the ultra-comfy Barefoot Dreams CozyChic Ultra Lite Barrel-leg Pants, which are now 60 percent off and feature an elastic pull-on waistband plus back pockets. Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 27 Feb. 2026 In the showroom, Michael and Kriss Buzzell sat in the comfy chairs of a Landau Signature, a top-of-the-line pontoon boat valued at about $112,000. Karie Angell Luc, Chicago Tribune, 27 Feb. 2026 This pick from Bagsmart is water resistant, comfy to carry, super spacious, and surprisingly chic. Annie Blackman, InStyle, 27 Feb. 2026 The cafe invites customers to kick back and lounge a while, with comfy furniture, device chargers and posted Wi-Fi access. Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 25 Feb. 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 2 Mar. 2026.

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