comfy
Americanadjective
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comfier,
comparative
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comfiest
superlative
adjective
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Etymology
Origin of comfy
1820–30; comf(ortable) + -y 2, anomalously forming an adj.
Vocabulary lists containing comfy
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But I thought better of it after Hutchinson peered into the opening and said it looked like a comfy home for rats and other vermin.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 13, 2026
The home boasts 360-degree views from the multi-level rooftop deck, with plenty of comfy seating and a fire pit.
From MarketWatch ● May 26, 2026
I got comfy and spent much of the trip with the seat reclined.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 18, 2026
He added: "The homely comfy environment like a chip shop that people are familiar with, and nostalgic old-school graphics really helps lean into an uncanny dreamlike feeling."
From BBC ● Feb. 26, 2026
So, sometimes, even if the legal beautician is not as adept as Violet, a regular customer will sneak to a shop just for the pleasure of a comfy shampoo.
From "Jazz" by Toni Morrison
New piercing hubs now rolling out feature Claire’s new hero shade of lilac; bigger, comfier chairs than the ones of my youth; and an Inspiration Bar to help customers design their “ear stacks.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 7, 2026
And they said that efforts to offer things like comfier seats and ceramic mugs in its coffee shops might not attract younger customers.
From MarketWatch ● Mar. 18, 2026
A suite of improvements — more storage space, bigger tires, comfier seats — are included.
From New York Times ● May 1, 2024
However, she swiftly returned to the comfier space of mendacity, saying, "We have no clue as to why anyone would do such a thing."
From Salon ● May 23, 2023
The seat was comfier than a leather recliner, and the dashboard looked like it had been designed by NASA.
From "City of the Plague God" by Sarwat Chadda
Foy says she would want a land filled with baths, while Coughlan would want "the comfiest giant bed" so she could "finally get the perfect eight-hour sleep".
From BBC ● Mar. 22, 2026
In our guide to Seattle-area movie theaters, you’ll find out how they’re changing, where to find the comfiest seats and tastiest food, how to buy cheap tickets, and more.
From Seattle Times ● Feb. 18, 2024
Sony’s LinkBuds S are some of the comfiest true wireless earbuds around.
From The Verge ● Aug. 5, 2022
Lace up your comfiest walking shoes if you want in on SoCal Stair Climbers events.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 3, 2019
“It’s the comfiest lap in the world,” she faltered, “for little, tired girls.”
From The Man Thou Gavest by Harriet T. (Harriet Theresa) Comstock
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