cozy

¹co·zy

adj \ˈkō-zē\

co·zi·erco·zi·est

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

Examples of COZY

1. The room was warm and cozy.
2. We had a cozy dinner with the whole family.
3. I spent a cozy evening reading in front of the fire.
4. He claims that there is a cozy arrangement between the police and the drug dealers.

Origin of COZY

perhaps of Scandinavian origin; akin to Norwegian koselig cozy

First Known Use: 1709

Related to COZY

Synonyms: canny [chiefly Scottish], comfy, comfortable, relaxed, snug

Antonyms: uncomfortable

Related Words: toasty, warm; content, contented, pleased, satisfied; easeful, peaceful, resting; easygoing, laid-back; undisturbed, unperturbed, untroubled

Near Antonyms: discontented, displeased, dissatisfied; agitated, disturbed, perturbed, troubled

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