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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

   Scrabble Points: 9

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

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   Cosy means comfortable and pleasant, especially of a small and warm building. It can also mean a cover for a teapot or an egg. Learn how to say cosy and see synonyms and translations.

   • English (US)

     COSY meaning: 1. comfortable and pleasant, especially (of a...

   • Znaczenie Cosy, Definicja W Cambridge English Dictionary

     COSY definicja: 1. comfortable and pleasant, especially (of...

   • Cosy: Polish Translation

     COSY translate: przytulny, przytulny, kapturek. Learn more...

   • Cosy: Arabic Translation

     COSY translate: دافيء وَمُريح. Learn more in the Cambridge...

   • Cosy: Thai Translation

     cosy translate: อบอุ่นและสะดวกสบาย,...

   • Cosy: German Translation

     cosy translate: gemütlich, der (Tee-/Eier-)Wärmer. Learn...

   • Cosy: Italian Translation

     COSY translate: confortevole, accogliente, confortevole,...

   • Cosy: Indonesian Translation

     cosy translate: hangat dan menyenangkan, enak, pembungkus...

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

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   Cozy is the US spelling of cosy, which means comfortable and pleasant, especially (of a building) because of being small and warm. Learn how to use cozy in sentences, see synonyms and antonyms, and hear the pronunciation.

4. 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.

5. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › cozyCozy Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   Learn the meaning of cozy as an adjective, noun, and adverb, with synonyms, examples, and word history. Cozy can mean enjoying or affording warmth and ease, marked by intimacy or caution, or a padded covering for a teapot.

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

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   Cosy means warm, comfortable and safe, especially in a small space. Learn how to pronounce, spell and use cosy in different contexts, such as buildings, relationships and tea.

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

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   Cosy means comfortable and warm, or intimate and friendly. Learn how to use cosy in different contexts, synonyms, pronunciation, and examples.

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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.