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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 cozy word
- adjective cozy warm and comfortable; snug 3
- noun cozy a knitted or padded cover placed over a teapot to keep the contents hot 3
- adjective cozy snugly warm and comfortable: a cozy little house. 1
- adjective cozy convenient or beneficial, usually as a result of dishonesty or connivance: a very cozy agreement between competing firms. 1
- adjective cozy suggesting opportunistic or conspiratorial intimacy: a cozy relationship between lobbyists and some politicians. 1
- adjective cozy discreetly reticent or noncommittal: The administrators are remaining cozy about which policy they plan to adopt. 1
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Origin of cozy
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 Cozy
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
cozy 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.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
cozy usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for cozy
adj cozy
- snug — warmly comfortable or cozy, as a place, accommodations, etc.: a snug little house.
- cushy — A cushy job or situation is pleasant because it does not involve much work or effort.
- 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.
- intimate — associated in close personal relations: an intimate friend.
adjective cozy
- 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.
- appealing — Someone or something that is appealing is pleasing and attractive.
- inviting — attractive, alluring, or tempting: an inviting offer.
- welcoming — a kindly greeting or reception, as to one whose arrival gives pleasure: to give someone a warm welcome.
Antonyms for cozy
adj cozy
- cool — Something that is cool has a temperature which is low but not very low.
- uncomfortable — causing discomfort or distress; painful; irritating.
adjective cozy
- 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.
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