cozily
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- adverb
- /ˈkoʊzɪli/
- US
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cómodamente
- The fireplace crackled softly, making the living room feel cozily inviting on a chilly evening.
- nestled cozily
- sits cozily
- cozily tucked
Examples
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Vivid purple violets nestled cozily amidst the ground cover.
Fiction book (1995) -
That is, except for getting married, Ruthie went on cozily toward the house.
Fiction book (1995) -
Those youngsters are cozily set up in the main house, in Rita's bathroom.
Academic text (2007) -
In the cozily darkened cabin, all its window shades drawn for viewing purposes, they sip white wine and exchange information about their lives.
Fiction book (1995) -
Besides, I like sitting cozily between them, packed in together, wholly abandoning the larger bodily space cherished by Americans.
Fiction book (2002) -
Here and there, a second-floor window glowed cozily, and Delia sent it a wistful glance as they passed.
Fiction book (1995) -
Barb was the one cozily ensconced among the sofa cushions, crocheting a pink afghan.
Fiction book (1995) -
At the tables set under the library's dark oak beams, dwarfed in the architectural volume of J. P. Morgan's swagger, people speak cozily of children and of their friends' divorces.
Academic text (1990) -
After a long day at work, I love to relax cozily on the sofa with a warm blanket.
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They settled down cozily in their chairs, sharing stories and laughter as the snow fell outside.
Synonyms
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2.0
In a way that makes your body feel relaxed and at ease
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In a warm, comfortable way that keeps you safe from cold
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5.5
In a soft, rich way that feels very comfortable and high quality
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In a calm, peaceful way that helps you rest
To act in a calm, comfortable, unhurried way
Antonyms
How Cozy
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Cozily comes from cozy, also spelled cosy, a short English word that once meant 'comfortable' or 'snug' and likely came from old dialect words for 'to wrap' or 'to pamper'. So, to do something cozily is to do it in a warm, comfortable, and relaxed way.