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as in comfortable
providing physical comfort
couldn't wait to return home and sleep in his own comfy bed
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as in relaxed
enjoying physical comfort
customers are not likely to get too comfy in the restaurant's unforgiving chairs
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Recent Examples of comfy
Their latest ’fits are pretty much a checklist for airport and traveling fashion, with easily shrugged off layers, comfy bottoms, sensible shoes, and that very cool XXL carry-on—looks that don’t, of course, compromise their personal style.
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Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 20 Mar. 2026
Ours featured an enormous (and very comfy) bed with a rattan headboard, tasteful brass lamps, a plush green velvet armchair and a writing desk with views out over the camellia trees.
—Irenie Forshaw, TheWeek, 19 Mar. 2026
Bravo fans waiting to feel the rush with a new season of The Real Housewives of Miami might want to get comfy with a mojito, as the network has hit pause on the franchise, Deadline has learned.
—Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 18 Mar. 2026
The Everlane The Day Glove Flats are another comfy option that’ll take up minimal space in your suitcase.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 16 Mar. 2026
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Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 20 Mar. 2026
Ours featured an enormous (and very comfy) bed with a rattan headboard, tasteful brass lamps, a plush green velvet armchair and a writing desk with views out over the camellia trees.
—Irenie Forshaw, TheWeek, 19 Mar. 2026
Bravo fans waiting to feel the rush with a new season of The Real Housewives of Miami might want to get comfy with a mojito, as the network has hit pause on the franchise, Deadline has learned.
—Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 18 Mar. 2026
The Everlane The Day Glove Flats are another comfy option that’ll take up minimal space in your suitcase.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 16 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for comfy
Adjective
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Brooklyn didn’t have the offensive structure to absorb it, and defensively, the Nets couldn’t slow Charlotte down once the Hornets got comfortable.—
C.J. Holmes,
New York Daily News,
1 Apr. 2026
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While many students are comfortable with apps and touchscreens, educators say that does not always translate into the ability to troubleshoot or work independently on traditional computers.—
Darlin Tillery,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The contrast in the shoe creates a very polished look without losing the relaxed feel of the denim.—
René Chávez Esparza,
Glamour,
30 Mar. 2026
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The diner fashioned a cozy, relaxed atmosphere.—
Emma Hall,
Sacbee.com,
30 Mar. 2026
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The living room is adjacent and looks quite snug, but has space for a sofa, a mini-split air-conditioning unit, and a little extra storage.—
Adam Williams
March 01,
New Atlas,
1 Mar. 2026
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Suites are the best bet for families, as classic rooms are pretty snug.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
9 Feb. 2026
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This is not to say that Rødland has gone soft, exactly, though the show does include two tender shots of his own young children.—
Chris Wiley,
New Yorker,
28 Mar. 2026
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Inside, the forest green walls, soft, cozy lighting and vintage decor only add to the element of whimsy.—
Samantha Husted,
Charlotte Observer,
27 Mar. 2026
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“Comfy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/comfy. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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