comfy

adjective

com·​fy ˈkəm(p)-fē 

comfier; comfiest

: comfortable

a comfy sofa

a comfy routine

Synonyms of comfy

• comfortable
• snug
• soft

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

With a comfy design and a sleek hue, the trend is sneakily elegant and easy to mix and match with other closet staples. —Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 7 Jan. 2026

Anrabess Fleece Long-sleeve Shirt This fleece long-sleeve doubles as a comfy shirt to keep you warm on a cool flight and a warm base layer for cold outdoor excursions. —Olivia Dubyak, Travel + Leisure, 4 Jan. 2026

Brightline escapes Step on a Brightline train and the I-95 headache becomes someone else’s problem from a comfy seat, with a glass of wine and an uninterrupted hour. —Eric Barton, Sun Sentinel, 4 Jan. 2026

Maduro should have taken the easy way out and packed some trunks with gold and cash and headed for a villa in Switzerland or some other comfy exile and retirement. —New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 4 Jan. 2026

Word History

Etymology

comf(ortable) + -y entry 1

First Known Use

1829, in the meaning defined above