Meaning & use

comfy

adjective·Everyday

Comfortable, especially in a cozy, relaxed way; an informal shortening used in casual speech.

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She curled up in her comfy old armchair with a blanket and a good book.

These sneakers are so comfy that I forget I'm even wearing shoes.

A note on using this word

Comfy is informal and best suited to casual conversation; comfortable is the appropriate choice in formal writing.

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