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cozy
[ koh-zee ]
adjective
- comfortable and snug:
We live in a cozy little house with a small garden in the back.
Synonyms: , , ,
- convenient or beneficial, usually as a result of dishonesty or connivance:
A very cozy agreement between competing firms had kept the industry profitable for years.
- suggesting opportunistic or conspiratorial intimacy:
The exposé revealed a cozy relationship between lobbyists and some politicians.
- discreetly reticent or noncommittal:
The administrators are remaining cozy about which policy they plan to adopt.
- relating to a genre of mystery stories with little suspense, explicit violence, or sexual content, often also having amateur sleuths and idyllic, intimate settings:
I read lots of different books, but I like cozy mysteries best.
Charming characters and just the right amount of danger make this cozy series a delight to read.
noun
- a padded covering for a teapot or coffeepot to retain the heat of the contents.
- a mystery story with little suspense, explicit violence, or sexual content, often also having amateur sleuths and idyllic, intimate settings:
I started out reading cozies and moved on to the hard-boiled detective novels.
verb (used with object)
- to make more warm or comfortable (often followed by up ):
New curtains would cozy the room up a bit.
verb phrase
- Informal.
- to move closer for comfort or affection:
Come over to the fire and cozy up a bit.
- to try to become friendly or intimate in order to further one's own ends; attempt to ingratiate oneself:
He's always cozying up to the boss.
cozy
/ ˈəʊɪ /
adjective
- the usual US spelling of cosy
Derived Forms
- ˈdz, adverb
- ˈdzԱ, noun
Other Word Forms
- ·· adverb
- ··Ա noun
Word History and Origins
Origin of cozy1
Example Sentences
Older adaptations are on the whole cozy, while more recent versions tend to be darker, downplaying the romance and comedy.
It’s a humble, nostalgic dessert—spiced and sweet, cozy under a thick blanket of cream cheese frosting.
Depending on your flavor preferences, spices like cinnamon or ginger can bring a cozy warmth — especially nice with carrot cake.
The Last Bookstore has an enthralling, picturesque maze of used and new books, and Chevalier’s is a cozy, intimate bookshop with stores and cafes nearby.
It was chicken and rice — creamy, cozy, brimming with tender carrots and onions and served with a little hunk of sourdough.
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