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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Plus, the sporty design goes well with jeans and a T-shirt for running errands, or with joggers for a comfy tank top for a put-together morning walk outfit. Rylee Johnston, PEOPLE, 9 May 2026 For a quieter and just as pleasant alternative, October through December offers comfy temperatures and a highly enjoyable local’s vibe. Christina Pérez, Vogue, 8 May 2026 The bed is comfy, and the AC and heat are under your control. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 May 2026 Some reviewers mentioned that the dress runs small, so size up for a more comfy fit. Staff Author, Southern Living, 6 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 11 May. 2026.

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