Comfy: meaning, definitions and examples

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comfy

 

[ หˆkสŒmfi ]

Adjective / Noun
Context #1 | Adjective

feeling

Comfortable, cozy, pleasant.

Synonyms

comfortable, cozy, pleasant.

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Word Description / Examples
comfy

Often used in casual conversations to describe something that feels good and pleasant to be in or on. Commonly used for clothes or furniture.

  • These sweatpants are so comfy!
  • This chair is super comfy.
comfortable

A more general term that can describe physical ease or relaxation in various contexts (such as clothing, furniture, situations, or environments). It can also be used to indicate emotional ease.

  • I feel comfortable in my new job.
  • This sofa is very comfortable.
cozy

Often used to describe a small, warm, and inviting space. Can also refer to an experience that feels emotionally warm and pleasant.

  • Our living room is so cozy with the fireplace lit.
  • She felt cozy wrapped in the soft blanket.
pleasant

Typically used to describe something that is enjoyable or agreeable. It is often used for experiences, feelings, or environments that give a subtle sense of happiness or satisfaction.

  • We had a pleasant afternoon in the park.
  • Her company is very pleasant.

Examples of usage

  • I love wearing my comfy pajamas on lazy Sundays.
  • This chair is so comfy, I could sit in it all day.
Context #2 | Noun

clothing

Informal, comfortable clothing suitable for relaxing.

Synonyms

casualwear, loungewear, relaxwear.

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comfy

This word is informal and typically used to describe anything that feels comfortable or cozy. It can refer to clothes, furniture, or any other item or situation that brings comfort.

  • These pajamas are so comfy!
  • I love sitting in this comfy chair.
loungewear

Loungewear is clothing designed for relaxing at home. It is comfortable and often more stylish than pajamas but not intended for public outings.

  • She changed into her loungewear as soon as she got home from work.
  • Loungewear is ideal for a lazy Sunday at home.
casualwear

This term refers to clothing that is suitable for informal or relaxed occasions. It indicates a dress code that is not too formal or strict.

  • Jeans and a t-shirt are perfect casualwear for a picnic.
  • He prefers casualwear when going to the movies.
relaxwear

Similar to loungewear, relaxwear refers to casual and comfortable clothing worn during leisure time at home or in very relaxed settings.

  • Relaxwear includes things like sweatpants and hoodies.
  • After the workout, he put on his relaxwear for the rest of the day.

Examples of usage

  • She changed into her comfies after a long day at work.
  • I always wear my comfies when lounging around the house.

Translations

Translations of the word "comfy" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น confortรกvel

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค†เคฐเคพเคฎเคฆเคพเคฏเค• (ฤrฤmadฤyaka)

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช bequem

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ nyaman

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะทั€ัƒั‡ะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ wygodny

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅฟซ้ฉใช (kaiteki na)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท confortable

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ cรณmodo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท rahat

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํŽธ์•ˆํ•œ (pyeon-anhan)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุฑูŠุญ (murฤซแธฅ)

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pohodlnรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ pohodlnรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ˆ’้€‚็š„ (shลซshรฌ de)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ udoben

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ รพรฆgilegur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‹าฃา“ะฐะนะปั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ™แƒแƒ›แƒคแƒแƒ แƒขแƒฃแƒšแƒ˜ (komphortuli)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ rahat

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ cรณmodo

Etymology

The word "comfy" is a colloquial abbreviation of the word "comfortable". It originated in the early 20th century, primarily used in informal contexts to describe a feeling of ease and relaxation. Over time, "comfy" has become widely accepted as a casual term for comfort and coziness, especially in relation to clothing and furniture.

See also: comfort, comfortable, comfortably, comforted, comforter, comforting, discomfort, discomforting, uncomfortable, uncomfortably.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #29,588, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.