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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Right now, the comfy-cute cute walking shoes are on sale from just $55. Ruby McAuliffe, InStyle, 30 May 2026 From yoga classes to the airport, these fluttery pants will keep you comfy for every activity with their forgiving rayon and spandex blend and sizes ranging from S to XL. Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 29 May 2026 Amazon's fashion department is overflowing with comfy yet stylish summer sandals, with prices starting at just $23. Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 29 May 2026 This makes already comfortable shoes that much comfier. Bestreviews, Mercury News, 29 May 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 1 Jun. 2026.

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