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cozy atmosphere

cozy atmosphere

3.4
A warm, comfortable feeling in a room that makes you feel relaxed
  • noun
  • /ˈkoʊzi ˈæθəmˌsfiər/
  • US
translation icon : ambiente acogedor
  • create a cozy atmosphere

Examples

  • It was not the meal, but the cozy atmosphere that was so wonderful.

    Fiction book (1990)
  • They both had chosen that furniture: Anna because she preferred the cozy atmosphere created by the often jarring "collectedness" of the pieces bought at random, Oscar because he liked the feeling that the hands of their human creators were touching you when you sat down in them or ran the palm of your hand over a grainy wooden surface.

    Fiction book (1996)
  • The restaurant was a favorite among locals because of its cozy atmosphere.

  • Enjoy the cozy atmosphere of the coffee shop while you read your book.

  • Soft music and dim lighting created a cozy atmosphere in the living room.

Synonyms

coziness
vscozy atmosphere
  • US
4 2.3

A warm comfortable feeling of being safe in a small familiar place

is broader, focusing on an inviting space that encourages wellbeing
hominess
vscozy atmosphere
1 7.0

A comfortable, cozy feeling like being at home

stresses a wider inviting quality that promotes relaxation and ease
snugness
vscozy atmosphere
1 3.4

A warm, cozy feeling that makes you comfortable

is wider, adding friendliness and invitation beyond just warmth and safety
lived-in feel
vscozy atmosphere
1 4.9

A cozy, welcoming feeling that makes a place feel like a real home

is more about creating a relaxing welcome than showing prior use
warm atmosphere
vscozy atmosphere
1 2.8

A friendly, comfortable feeling that makes people feel welcome

adds deeper comfort and relaxation beyond simple friendliness
cozy vibe
vscozy atmosphere
  • Informal
3.9

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

is a full intentional setting that makes people relax and feel well
homeyness
vscozy atmosphere
  • US
4.8

A warm, comfortable feeling like being at home

is more about warm, relaxing feeling that encourages wellbeing
lived-in atmosphere
vscozy atmosphere
4.5

A comfortable, familiar place that feels used and cared for by people

emphasizes making visitors feel relaxed rather than signalling past habitation
calming atmosphere
vscozy atmosphere
3.3

A place that makes people feel relaxed and peaceful

adds warmth and inviting comfort that encourages longer relaxation

Antonyms

1.0

Having a low temperature that feels chilly

2 4.6

Not pleasant or welcoming and likely to keep people away

How Cozy

cozy atmosphere
  • US
3.4
homelike
1 2.7
comfortable
494 1.0

Surface Forms

Morphology

cozy + atmosphere

The meaning 'a warm, comfortable, and inviting environment' is directly and compositionaly derived from combining 'cozy' (pleasantly warm and comfortable) with 'atmosphere' (emotional tone/ambiance). This adjective+noun pattern is common across languages and uses transparent, high-frequency vocabulary, so a B1 learner who knows both words will readily understand the phrase.

Etymology

Cozy atmosphere makes you think of a small room by the fire; cozy suggests warm blankets and a comfy chair, and atmosphere is the feeling you get in the room. So, it means 'a warm, comfortable place that makes you feel relaxed'.