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   cosy

   /ˈkəʊzi/

   adjective

   • 1. giving a feeling of comfort, warmth, and relaxation: "the flickering lamp gave the room a cosy lived-in air" Similar snugcomfortablewarmrestfulhome-likehomeycheerfulwelcomingpleasantagreeablesafeshelteredsecureat easemellowhomelydown-homehomestyleinformal:comfysnug as a bug (in a rug)snugglyOpposite uncomfortable
   • ▪ (of a relationship or conversation) intimate and relaxed: "a very cosy little chat" Similar intimaterelaxedinformalfriendly
   • ▪ not seeking or offering challenge or difficulty; complacent: "a cosy assumption among audit firms that they would never go bust"
   • ▪ (of a transaction or arrangement) beneficial to all those involved and possibly somewhat corrupt: "a cosy deal"

   noun

   • 1. a soft covering to keep a teapot, boiled egg, etc. hot: "a photograph of Smith pouring tea from a pot with a knitted cosy"
   • ▪ a soft decorative cover for a particular object: "a handmade phone cosy"
   • ▪ an insulating sleeve used to keep a canned or bottled drink cold: North American "guests received beer cozies at the end of the evening"
   • 2. a canopied corner seat for two. British

   verb

   • 1. make (someone) feel comfortable or complacent: informal "she cosied him and made out she found him irresistible"
   • ▪ snuggle up to: informal "he cosied up to the heater"
   • ▪ ingratiate oneself with: informal "he decided to resign rather than cosy up to hardliners in the party"

   Word Origin early 18th century (originally Scots): of unknown origin.

   Derivatives

   • 1. cosily adverb
   • 2. cosiness noun

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishCOSY | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   comfortable and pleasant, especially (of a building) because of being small and warm: nice and cosy This room is nice and cosy in the winter. cosy little He showed me into a cosy little room. Thesaurus: synonyms, antonyms, and examples. comfortable.

3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishCOZY | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   COZY definition: 1. US spelling of cosy 2. comfortable and pleasant, especially (of a building) because of being…. Learn more.

4. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishCOSY definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   You use cosy to describe activities that are pleasant and friendly, and involve people who know each other well. ...a cosy chat between friends. My mood this year is for a cosy, nice and thoroughly wholesome Christmas.

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   adjective. cosier cosiestplural: cosiescosied cosying. cozy. cosy. / ˈkəʊzɪ / adjective. warm and snug. intimate; friendly. convenient, esp for devious purposes. a cosy deal. noun. a cover for keeping things warm. egg cosy. Discover More. Derived Forms. ˈcosiness, noun. ˈcosily, adverb. Discover More. Other Words From. co si·ly adverb.

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   The meaning of COZY is enjoying or affording warmth and ease : snug. How to use cozy in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Cozy.

7. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryCOSY | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   COSY meaning: 1. comfortable and pleasant, especially (of a building) because of being small and warm: 2. used…. Learn more.

8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishcosy adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   Definition of cosy adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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   Jun 29, 2024 · Kids Definition. cosy. co· sy. chiefly British variant of cozy. More from Merriam-Webster on cosy. Nglish: Translation of cosy for Spanish Speakers. Britannica English: Translation of cosy for Arabic Speakers. Love words?

10. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › cosyCosy - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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    adjective. enjoying or affording comforting warmth and shelter especially in a small space. synonyms: cozy, snug. comfortable, comfy. providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (`comfy' is informal) noun. a padded cloth covering to keep a teapot warm. synonyms: cozy, tea cosy, tea cozy. see more.

11. www.thefreedictionary.com › cosyCosy - definition of cosy by The Free Dictionary

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    1. snugly warm and comfortable. 2. convenient, beneficial, or opportunistic, esp. as a result of connivance: a cozy agreement between competing firms. n. 3. a padded covering for a teapot, chocolate pot, etc., to retain the heat. v.t. 4. to make more cozy (often fol. by up ): New curtains cozied the room up. 5. cozy up,