comfy

adjective

com·​fy ˈkəm(p)-fē How to pronounce comfy (audio)
comfier; comfiest
: 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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Pair them with slip-on sneakers and a hoodie for a casual airport outfit, or style them with sandals and a blouse for a comfy dinner look. Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 28 Sep. 2025 From soft sweatshirts and thick sweatpants to lightweight long sleeves and versatile zip-ups made for layering, the brand’s warmest, comfiest items are having their day. Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 28 Sep. 2025 And there are cozy reading spots with comfy chairs, and volunteers to assist you in finding your next great book. Sarah Z. Sleeper, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Sep. 2025 From comfy walking sneakers to elegant pumps, these are the best comfortable shoe deals to add to your fall wardrobe. Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Sep. 2025 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 Oct. 2025.

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