The difference between Comfortable and Comfy

When used as adjectives, comfortable means providing physical comfort and ease, whereas comfy means comfortable.

Comfortable is also noun with the meaning: a stuffed or quilted coverlet for a bed.

check bellow for the other definitions of Comfortable and Comfy

  1. Comfortable as an adjective:

    Providing physical comfort and ease; agreeable.

    Examples:

    "This is the most comfortable bed I've ever slept in."

  2. Comfortable as an adjective:

    In a state of comfort and content.

    Examples:

    "What a great guestroom! I'll be quite comfortable here."

  3. Comfortable as an adjective (obsolete):

    Comforting, providing comfort; consolatory.

  4. Comfortable as an adjective:

    Amply sufficient, satisfactory.

    Examples:

    "A comfortable income should suffice to consider oneself rich."

    "The home team is ahead by a comfortable margin."

  5. Comfortable as an adjective (obsolete):

    Strong; vigorous; valiant.

    Examples:

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  6. Comfortable as an adjective (obsolete):

    Serviceable; helpful.

  1. Comfortable as a noun (US):

    A stuffed or quilted coverlet for a bed; a comforter.

  1. Comfy as an adjective (informal):

    Comfortable.

    Examples:

    "The robe and slippers were so warm and comfy she just fell asleep in her chair."

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