Comfy
/ˈkʌm.fi/noun
A casual term for something that is comfortable or cozy.
Did you know?The word 'comfy' is derived from 'comfortable,' which has roots in the Latin 'comfortare,' meaning 'to strengthen or console'—as if comfort itself is a powerful force!
Etymological Timeline
Late Middle English
English
comfitable
“Meaning 'pleasant' or 'pleasing,' a precursor to the modern sense of comfort.”
15th Century
Latin
comfortare
“To strengthen or console, suggesting a deep, nurturing power in comfort.”
Late 16th Century
English
comfortable
“Describing something that brings physical or emotional ease.”
20th Century
English
comfy
“A colloquial abbreviation of comfortable, emphasizing an informal, cozy feel.”