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- [koh-zee]
- /ˈkoʊ zi/
- /ˈkəʊ.zɪ.li/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [koh-zee]
- /ˈkoʊ zi/
Definitions of cozily word
- adjective cozily snugly warm and comfortable: a cozy little house. 1
- adjective cozily convenient or beneficial, usually as a result of dishonesty or connivance: a very cozy agreement between competing firms. 1
- adjective cozily suggesting opportunistic or conspiratorial intimacy: a cozy relationship between lobbyists and some politicians. 1
- adjective cozily discreetly reticent or noncommittal: The administrators are remaining cozy about which policy they plan to adopt. 1
- noun plural cozily a padded covering for a teapot, chocolate pot, etc., to retain the heat. 1
- verb with object cozily to make more cozy (often followed by up): New curtains would cozy the room up a bit. 1
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Origin of cozily
First appearance:
before 1700 One of the 50% oldest English words
1700-10; orig. Scots; perhaps < Scandinavian; compare Norwegian koselig cozy, kose seg to enjoy oneself
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Parts of speech for Cozily
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
cozily popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 97% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
cozily usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for cozily
adv cozily
- easily — in an easy manner; with ease; without trouble: The traffic moved along easily.
- adequately — as much or as good as necessary for some requirement or purpose; fully sufficient, suitable, or fit (often followed by to or for): This car is adequate to our needs. adequate food for fifty people.
- well — in a good or satisfactory manner: Business is going well.
- agreeably — to one's liking; pleasing: agreeable manners; an agreeable sensation.
- amply — more than sufficiently; fully; generously
adverb cozily
- comfortably — If you do something comfortably, you do it easily.
- invitingly — attractive, alluring, or tempting: an inviting offer.
- appealingly — evoking or attracting interest, desire, curiosity, sympathy, or the like; attractive.
- luxuriously — characterized by luxury; ministering or conducive to luxury: a luxurious hotel.
- familiarly — commonly or generally known or seen: a familiar sight.
Antonyms for cozily
adv cozily
- inadequately — not adequate or sufficient; inept or unsuitable.
- insufficiently — not sufficient; lacking in what is necessary or required: an insufficient answer.
- poorly — in a poor manner or way: The team played poorly.
- uncomfortably — causing discomfort or distress; painful; irritating.
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