cozy Definition
cozy (kō′zē)
adjective -·zier, -·zi·est
warm and comfortable; snug
Etymology: Scot; prob. < Scand, as in Norw kose sig, to make oneself comfortable, koselig, snug
noun pl. -·zies
a knitted or padded cover placed over a teapot to keep the contents hot
cozy Related Forms
co′·zily adverb
co′·zi·ness noun
cozy Idioms
cozy up to
☆Informal to try to ingratiate oneself, or make friends, with
play it cozy
☆Slang to act cautiously so as to avoid risk
cozy Synonyms
cozy Usage Examples
Preposition: with
tray: Usually next to these treats, there is a humble tea cozy with a tray of cups.
Adjective modifier
genealogical: I reported some of my reactions in Curl Up with a Genealogical Mystery and in Genealogical Cozies.
Modifies a noun
- candle-lit: The Definition of Love I saw real love while working at a cozy, candle-lit Italian restaurant with great ambiance and really delicious food.
- den: The renovation resulted in a small galley kitchen and pantry along the back of the house leading to a cozy den.
- booth: Since we were three childless beer lovers we opted for a cozy booth in the bar.
- seating: In our possession writers on terrorism a cozy seating the interior design.
- fireplace: The house was two stories and the living room was filled with books and had a small, cozy fireplace.
- atmosphere: The cozy atmosphere at the Bull contributes to a relaxed, yet fun evening.
Modifying Another Word
- very: Full UPVC double glazed windows making Madge very cozy in the winter.
- quite: D seems to be quite cozy with those chimps.
Used with adjective complement

