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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.

5. 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.

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   12 Jul 2024 · Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cosy. Accessed 12 Jul. 2024. Copy Citation. Share. Facebook. Twitter. Kids Definition. cosy. co· sy. chiefly British variant of cozy. More from Merriam-Webster on cosy. Nglish: Translation of cosy for Spanish Speakers.

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   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. co si·ness noun. Discover More. Word History and Origins. Origin of cosy 1. First recorded in 1700–10.

8. 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.

9. 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.

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

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    a cozy little house. 2. 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.

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

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    Definitions of cosy. 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.