comfy

adjective

com·​fy ˈkəm(p)-fē How to pronounce comfy (audio)
comfier; comfiest
Synonyms of comfy
: comfortable
a comfy sofa
a comfy routine

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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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The retailer has quite a few comfy travel pants for as low as $59 during the long weekend. — Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 2 July 2026 Baggy jeans or wide-leg trousers promote airflow to prevent sweat, while flip-flop heels can keep you comfy yet (literally) elevated. — Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 29 June 2026 The brand’s semi-annual sale promotions also slash the original price tag on this extra comfy model by over $1,000. — Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 3 July 2026 Its sale items are an extra 15 percent off, making all my favorites less than $50, including this office-ready shirtdress, these comfy pull-on pants, and this breathable linen top. — Kaelin Dodge, InStyle, 3 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for comfy

Word History

Etymology

comf(ortable) + -y entry 1

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 8 Jul. 2026.

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