First Known Use: 1709
Dictionary
1cozy
adjective co·zy \ˈkō-zē\
: small, comfortable, and warm
: friendly and pleasant
: suggesting or showing a closeness between two people, groups, businesses, etc. : very close
co·zi·erco·zi·est
Full Definition of COZY
1
a : enjoying or affording warmth and ease : snug <a cozy lakeside cabin> b : marked by or providing contentment or comfort <won by a cozy margin>
2
a : marked by the intimacy of the family or a close group b : marked by or suggesting close association or connivance <a cozy agreement>
3
: marked by a discreet and cautious attitude or procedure
— co·zi·ly \-zə-lē\ adverb
— co·zi·ness \-zē-nəs\ noun
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Origin of COZY
perhaps of Scandinavian origin; akin to Norwegian koselig cozy
Related to COZY
- Synonyms
- canny [chiefly Scottish], comfy, comfortable, relaxed, snug
- Antonyms
- uncomfortable
Synonym Discussion of COZY
comfortable, cozy, snug, easy, restful mean enjoying or providing a position of contentment and security. comfortable applies to anything that encourages serenity, well-being, or complacency as well as physical ease <started feeling comfortable in our new surroundings>. cozy suggests warmth, shelter, assured ease, and friendliness <a cozy neighborhood coffee shop>. snug suggests having just enough space for comfort and safety but no more <a snug little cottage>. easy implies relief from or absence of anything likely to cause discomfort or constraint <living in easy circumstances>. restful applies to whatever induces or contributes to rest or relaxation <a quiet restful vacation>.
2cozy
noun
: a cloth cover that is placed over a teapot to keep the tea hot
plural co·zies
Full Definition of COZY
1
: a padded covering especially for a teapot to keep the contents hot
2
: a light detective story that usually features a well-educated protagonist and little explicit violence
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First Known Use of COZY
1863
3cozy
adverb
Definition of COZY
: in a cautious manner <play it cozy and wait for the other team to make a mistake — Bobby Dodd>
First Known Use of COZY
1946
COZY Defined for Kids
1cozy
adjective co·zy \ˈkō-zē\
co·zi·erco·zi·est
Definition of COZY for Kids
: enjoying or providing warmth and comfort <a cozy fireplace>
— co·zi·ly \-zə-lē\ adverb
— co·zi·ness \-zē-nəs\ noun
2cozy
noun
plural co·zies
Definition of COZY for Kids
: a padded covering for a container (as a teapot) to keep the contents hot
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