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cozy

cozy

158 1.6
Warm and comfortable in a small friendly place
  • adjective
  • /ˈkoʊzi/
  • Literature
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  • The cabin was cozy, with a warm fire and soft blankets on the couches.
  • warm and cozy
  • a cozy room
  • very cozy

I want this to be the most cosy place ever.

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Examples

  • Even Manhattan, as seen from New Jersey, seemed tiny, a cozy little isle.

    Fiction book (1994)
  • It's a cozy little place.

  • I want this to be the most cozy place ever.

  • I just feel so cozy in our bed doing this.

  • Los Angeles is a far cry from our cozy little village.

  • This is our super cozy lodge with the fire.

  • Could be sitting together, cozy in the kitchen, while Violet did her hair.

    Fiction book (1992)
  • This winter, my feet are like warm, cozy little marshmallows.

  • Inside, the tablao was dark and cozy, with a large high stage positioned in the center of the room.

    Academic text (1998)
  • We thus have what appears to be a happy ending, a cozy romance come true.

    Academic text (1992)

Synonyms

comfortable
vscozy
494 1.0

Not feeling pain or physical discomfort

adds the idea of a small pleasant atmosphere beyond mere physical ease
warm
vscozy
280 1.0

Showing kindness and affection to others

is used for small pleasant spaces rather than direct personal warmth
comfy
vscozy
  • Informal
82 1.9

Making you feel relaxed and not in pain

stresses atmosphere and smallness rather than only physical comfort
intimate
vscozy
81 4.2

Having a warm private atmosphere that makes people feel close

is more about general pleasant small spaces than privacy or closeness
homey
vscozy
  • US
75 3.5

Makes people feel comfortable and welcome like being at home

is more about small pleasantness than specifically resembling a home
snug
vscozy
28 1.4

Warm and comfortable, fitting closely to the body

is broader, describing pleasant small spaces rather than tight fit
toasty
vscozy
  • Informal
18 2.7

Warm and comfortable in a cozy way

focuses more on overall small pleasantness than just physical warmth
homely
vscozy
  • UK
7 4.1

Comfortable and simple in a warm, friendly way

leans more toward small pleasant atmosphere rather than plain simplicity
snuggly
vscozy
  • Informal
5 1.8

Soft, warm, and comfortable like when you cuddle

covers a general pleasant atmosphere rather than affectionate softness
2 3.5

A place or atmosphere that makes people feel relaxed and welcome

is about pleasant small spaces as well as friendly mood
homy
vscozy
  • Informal
1 4.8

A small, warm, comfortable feeling like being in your house

emphasizes small pleasant atmosphere rather than home likeness
5.8

A warm, comfortable place that makes people feel welcome and relaxed

is focused on small, pleasant spaces rather than general friendliness

Antonyms

1.0

Having a low temperature that feels chilly

215 1.0

Not nice and causing discomfort or unhappiness

Compounds

1 6.0

A soft cover placed over a teapot to keep tea warm

1 1.9

An evening at home that feels warm, comfortable, and relaxed

1 2.1

A warm comfortable place where you feel safe and relaxed

A warm, comfortable place that makes people feel welcome and relaxed

A warm, comfortable feeling in a room that makes you feel relaxed

7.0

A small comfortable place, often private or hidden, where you go to relax and feel safe

1.1

A warm comfortable sweatshirt with a hood for relaxing or casual wear

1.0

A warm soft shoe you wear indoors to relax

cozy vibe
  • Informal
3.9

A warm, comfortable feeling in a place that makes people feel welcome

How Cozy

toasty
  • Informal
18 2.7
snug
28 1.4
cozy
  • Literature
158 1.6
comfortable
494 1.0
pleasant
314 1.0

Surface Forms

cozy positive
cosy positive

Etymology

Cozy meaning warm and pleasant comes from the same Scottish word cosy meaning 'comfortable' or 'safe'. So imagine being wrapped in a soft blanket — that image explains why cozy describes a warm, pleasant place.