cozy
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About Our Definitions: All forms of a word (noun, verb, etc.) are now displayed on one page.1co·zy
adjective \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
See Examples of COZY
- The room was warm and cozy.
- We had a cozy dinner with the whole family.
- I spent a cozy evening reading in front of the fire.
- 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
See Synonym Discussion at comfortable
2cozy
noun plural co·zies
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
First Known Use of COZY
1863
3cozy
adverbDefinition 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
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