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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Many factors contribute to a good night's sleep, from comfy bedding to the right mattress. Toni Sutton, People.com, 6 Feb. 2025 This acidity also provides a comfy home for beneficial microbes while repelling pathogens. Matt Fuchs, TIME, 6 Feb. 2025 The event involves 17 departments and more than 90,000 square feet of shopping space, so bring your comfiest shoes and a bottle of water. Randy McMullen, The Mercury News, 6 Feb. 2025 The vibe: The modern, airy space on University Ave. is a good coworking spot with natural light, indoor and outdoor tables and comfy lounge area. Kate Murphy, Axios, 6 Feb. 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 12 Feb. 2025.

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