adj
comfy
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adj
1
Comfortable; cozy and relaxing (informal).
"These old jeans are so comfy I never want to take them off."
"Sink into the comfy armchair by the fire."
How to Use Comfy
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA casual, everyday way of saying "comfortable."
When to use it
Informal and conversational — fine in speech and casual writing, but use "comfortable" in formal contexts.
Word Forms
comfier comparative, comfiest superlative
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Etymology
A casual shortening of "comfortable," first common in the early 1800s.