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 Rooms echo this aesthetic with comfy, modular furniture, a smart terracotta and dove-grey palette juxtaposed with plenty of natural textures (think: leather seating, stone flooring and wood panelling). Angelina Villa-Clarke, Forbes, 13 Sep. 2024 It can easily be dressed up with a pair of slacks and ballet flats for the office, or paired with your favorite comfy leggings and sneakers for a more casual look. Toni Sutton, Peoplemag, 13 Sep. 2024 The comfy casserole of tender pasta, meaty sauce and plenty of melty cheese is an excellent option for any weeknight, yet special enough for entertaining guests. Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 13 Sep. 2024 Visitors are always welcome to curl up on comfy chairs and pet a cat or talk shop with the owners. American Booksellers Association, USA TODAY, 7 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for comfy 

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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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“Comfy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/comfy. Accessed 7 Oct. 2024.

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