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cozy Definition

cozy ()

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

modif.

sheltered, snug, homey, intimate; see comfortable 2. See syn. study at comfortable.

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

  • get: I was kind of getting cozy at the Shubert, tho.
  • feel: Darker colors will make the room feel more cozy.

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