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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 › englishMeaning of cosy in English - Cambridge Dictionary

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

3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishMeaning of cozy in English - 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.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › cozyCozy Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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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.

5. 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.

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

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   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.

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   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? Need even more definitions? Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!

8. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishCOZY definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   convenient or beneficial, usually as a result of dishonesty or connivance. a very cozy agreement between competing firms. 3. suggesting opportunistic or conspiratorial intimacy. a cozy relationship between lobbyists and some politicians. 4. discreetly reticent or noncommittal.

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   comfortable and snug: We live in a cozy little house with a small garden in the back. Synonyms: sheltered, homey, comfy, snug 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:

10. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › english-wordCOSY - Find out everything about this English word | Collins

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    1. A house or room that is cosy is comfortable and warm. [...] 2. If you are cosy, you are comfortable and warm. [...] 3. You use cosy to describe activities that are pleasant and friendly, and involve people who know each other well. [...] More. Synonyms of 'cosy' • comfortable, homely, warm [...] • snug, warm, secure [...]

11. www.dictionary.com › browse › cosyCOSY Definition & Usage Examples - Dictionary.com

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    Dictionary.com Unabridged Based on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2023 How to use cosy in a sentence As William passed the hot tub he leaned in and said, "It looks quite cosy in there."