comfy
Americanadjective
adjective
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of comfy
1820–30; comf(ortable) + -y 2, anomalously forming an adj.
Vocabulary lists containing comfy
Example Sentences
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“If the toilet is in the middle of the room, I don’t really care, so long as I’ve got a comfy bed to sleep in,” he said.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 20, 2026
He put a solid 12 years into the House of Representatives then cruised to a comfy couple of terms as governor.
From Slate • Jan. 10, 2026
So pull on your comfy pants and sink into your seat.
From Salon • Dec. 24, 2025
But don’t sit too comfy if you can trace your family back to William Bradford.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 2, 2025
She was curled up in a comfy chair, reading a book on sea turtles.
From "Wolfie & Fly" by Cary Fagan
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