comfy

adjective

ˈkəm(p)-fē How to pronounce comfy (audio)
Definition of comfynext
1
as in comfortable
providing physical comfort couldn't wait to return home and sleep in his own comfy bed

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2
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 Gusty winds continue Monday along with plenty of bright sunshine and comfy temperatures. — Rachael Jay, CBS News, 4 Nov. 2026 Flickorna Helin Nowhere does mys like this comfy café set in a castle-like structure built for the 1897 Stockholm World’s Fair. — Isabelle Kliger, Vogue, 2 Nov. 2026 Bombas Ribbed Leg Warmers If the homebody on your list doesn’t need another pair of cozy socks, how about a pair of comfy leg warmers? — Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 2 Nov. 2026 Think medieval meets modern--less clunky Louis XVIth and more comfy armchair, with Kingsdown mattresses that are simply divine. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for comfy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for comfy
  1. comfortable
  2. relaxed
  3. snug
  4. soft
Adjective
  • Brown says building a culture where employers feel comfortable experimenting with the technology can foster collective learning and help push AI adoption along.
    — S. Sorrina Beecher, Chicago Tribune, 13 Nov. 2026
  • This studio specializes in private infrared sauna sessions in a comfortable, personalized setting.
    — Evan Moore November 13, Charlotte Observer, 13 Nov. 2026
Definition of comfortable
Adjective
  • On Tuesday, Fustok told WWD that her new in-house array of furniture and accessories reflects her relaxed approach to living and her life between London and Apulia, Italy.
    — Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 10 Nov. 2026
  • Quince’s Oversized Cashmere Sweater exudes a relaxed feel while the silk lace skirt adds a touch of shimmer that goes a long way.
    — Vivien Lee, PEOPLE, 9 Nov. 2026
Definition of relaxed
Adjective
  • Across the street, the resort’s Grove campus offers more options, which range from snug single-room affairs to spacious two bedrooms.
    — Rachel Tepper Paley, Bon Appetit Magazine, 15 Oct. 2026
  • The Vista's living room looks quite snug, but not overly so, and is furnished with a sofa, along with a projector and pull-down screen, while a nearby staircase adds more storage.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 29 Sep. 2026
Definition of snug
Adjective
  • The researchers aim to combine the flexibility of soft robots with the reconfigurability of modular robotic systems.
    — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 12 Nov. 2026
  • Every room includes complimentary daily use of a beach chair, soft top surfboard, or boogie board (subject to availability).
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Nov. 2026
Definition of soft

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“Comfy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/comfy. Accessed 13 Nov. 2026.

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