cozier; coziest
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
We had a cozy dinner with the whole family.
b
: marked by or suggesting close association or connivance
a cozy agreement
His political opponents accused him of getting too cozy with powerful companies.
3
: marked by a discreet and cautious attitude or procedure
a cozy waiting game
plural cozies
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
: in a cautious manner
… play it cozy and wait for the other team to make a mistake.—
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Synonyms
Examples of cozy in a Sentence
Adjective
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.
Recent Examples on the WebAli Faccenda, Peoplemag, 21 Nov. 2023
Silky-smooth intimates, cozy loungewear, and even going-out pieces await you.
—Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 21 Nov. 2023
The home’s principal bedroom comes with its own cozy sitting room that’s complemented by a fireplace.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 21 Nov. 2023
Grab soft, stretchy, and lightweight satin pj's in the iconic pink stripe or cozy flannels in leopard print.
—Jenifer Calle, Glamour, 20 Nov. 2023
Gigi Hadid and Blake Lively both have distressed and faded rinses that pair well with cozy knits and comfy shoes.
—Alexis Bennett Parker, Vogue, 17 Nov. 2023
For the in-law who loves a cozy sweater The cult-favorite Barefoot Dreams blanket is a great gift on its own, but the best way to improve upon the coziest, softest, snuggliest blanket?
—Karen I. Chen, wsj.com, 17 Nov. 2023
Silky-smooth intimates, cozy loungewear, and even a get-up worthy of a night out are all waiting to be added to your cart.
—Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 9 Nov. 2023
Take this opportunity to treat yourself to a pair, that special someone with an affinity for all things cozy.
—Alexandra Domrongchai, Travel + Leisure, 8 Nov. 2023
Brittany Chrusciel, Travel + Leisure, 23 Apr. 2023
Costa Brazil Vela Candle There’s luxury, and then there’s a cozy a night in with Costa Brazil’s cult-favorite Vela candle burning.
—Lauren Valenti, Vogue, 1 Apr. 2023
Double the cozy with a complementary hoodie.
—Daria Smith, Southern Living, 3 June 2021
One picture shows a bollard covered in what amounts to a bollard cozy: a colorful knitted garment that slips over the bollard, transforming it into Queen Elizabeth II.
—John Kelly, Washington Post, 11 Nov. 2021
Holmes and Robach's romance became public when photos of the two looking cozy surfaced in November 2022 while both parties were still married.
—Lanae Brody, Peoplemag, 10 Jan. 2023
While downstairs, there is a library that draws inspiration from a Swedish drawing room; cozy and secluded, there is wood paneling on the walls, comfy wingback seats, timber and marble tables, and smoked glass chandeliers.
—Felicity Carter, Forbes, 11 Jan. 2023
So far, the U.S. entrepreneur’s electric-vehicle business has been mutually beneficial and his relationship with Beijing cozy.
—Michael Schuman, The Atlantic, 4 Nov. 2022
The light can be wall-mounted or set on a shelf or other surface, and its warm orange light brings a cozy, homey atmosphere to any space.
—Lauren Phillips, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Jan. 2023
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Adjective
Find home items such as this medium rattan basket for storing blankets like this woven throw that adds a cozy touch to your sofa or armchair.
—Ali Faccenda, Peoplemag, 21 Nov. 2023
Silky-smooth intimates, cozy loungewear, and even going-out pieces await you.
—Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 21 Nov. 2023
The home’s principal bedroom comes with its own cozy sitting room that’s complemented by a fireplace.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 21 Nov. 2023
Grab soft, stretchy, and lightweight satin pj's in the iconic pink stripe or cozy flannels in leopard print.
—Jenifer Calle, Glamour, 20 Nov. 2023
Gigi Hadid and Blake Lively both have distressed and faded rinses that pair well with cozy knits and comfy shoes.
—Alexis Bennett Parker, Vogue, 17 Nov. 2023
For the in-law who loves a cozy sweater The cult-favorite Barefoot Dreams blanket is a great gift on its own, but the best way to improve upon the coziest, softest, snuggliest blanket?
—Karen I. Chen, wsj.com, 17 Nov. 2023
Silky-smooth intimates, cozy loungewear, and even a get-up worthy of a night out are all waiting to be added to your cart.
—Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 9 Nov. 2023
Take this opportunity to treat yourself to a pair, that special someone with an affinity for all things cozy.
—Alexandra Domrongchai, Travel + Leisure, 8 Nov. 2023
Noun
Men can opt for a zip-front version of the same cardigan to get their cozy on while at sea.
—Brittany Chrusciel, Travel + Leisure, 23 Apr. 2023
Costa Brazil Vela Candle There’s luxury, and then there’s a cozy a night in with Costa Brazil’s cult-favorite Vela candle burning.
—Lauren Valenti, Vogue, 1 Apr. 2023
Double the cozy with a complementary hoodie.
—Daria Smith, Southern Living, 3 June 2021
One picture shows a bollard covered in what amounts to a bollard cozy: a colorful knitted garment that slips over the bollard, transforming it into Queen Elizabeth II.
—John Kelly, Washington Post, 11 Nov. 2021
Holmes and Robach's romance became public when photos of the two looking cozy surfaced in November 2022 while both parties were still married.
—Lanae Brody, Peoplemag, 10 Jan. 2023
While downstairs, there is a library that draws inspiration from a Swedish drawing room; cozy and secluded, there is wood paneling on the walls, comfy wingback seats, timber and marble tables, and smoked glass chandeliers.
—Felicity Carter, Forbes, 11 Jan. 2023
So far, the U.S. entrepreneur’s electric-vehicle business has been mutually beneficial and his relationship with Beijing cozy.
—Michael Schuman, The Atlantic, 4 Nov. 2022
The light can be wall-mounted or set on a shelf or other surface, and its warm orange light brings a cozy, homey atmosphere to any space.
—Lauren Phillips, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Jan. 2023
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cozy
1 of 2 adjective
co·zy
ˈkō-zē 
cozier; coziest
cozy
2 of 2 noun
plural cozies
: a padded cover for a teapot used to keep the contents hot
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