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- [koh-zee]
- /ˈkoʊ zi/
- /ˈkəʊ.zi/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [koh-zee]
- /ˈkoʊ zi/
Definitions of cosy word
- adjective cosy A house or room that is cosy is comfortable and warm. 3
- adjective cosy If you are cosy, you are comfortable and warm. 3
- adjective cosy You use cosy to describe activities that are pleasant and friendly, and involve people who know each other well. 3
- adjective cosy warm and snug 3
- adjective cosy intimate; friendly 3
- adjective cosy convenient, esp for devious purposes 3
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Origin of cosy
First appearance:
before 1700 One of the 50% oldest English words
First recorded in 1700-10
Historical Comparancy
Parts of speech for Cosy
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
cosy popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 85% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
cosy usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for cosy
adjective cosy
- snug — warmly comfortable or cozy, as a place, accommodations, etc.: a snug little house.
- warm — having or giving out a moderate degree of heat, as perceived by the senses: a warm bath.
- pleasant — pleasing, agreeable, or enjoyable; giving pleasure: pleasant news.
- comfortable — If a piece of furniture or an item of clothing is comfortable, it makes you feel physically relaxed when you use it, for example because it is soft.
- comfy — A comfy item of clothing, piece of furniture, room, or position is a comfortable one.
Antonyms for cosy
adjective cosy
- inhospitable — not inclined to, or characterized by, hospitality, as persons or actions; unfriendly.
- cold — Something that is cold has a very low temperature or a lower temperature than is normal or acceptable.
- cool — Something that is cool has a temperature which is low but not very low.
- uncomfortable — causing discomfort or distress; painful; irritating.
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