Definition of cozy
cozier
;coziest
1a : enjoying or affording warmth and ease : snug a cozy lakeside cabinb : marked by or providing contentment or comfort won by a cozy margin
2a : 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
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Examples of cozy in a sentence
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 and Etymology of cozy
perhaps of Scandinavian origin; akin to Norwegian koselig cozy
First Known Use: 1709
Synonym Discussion of cozy
cozy
Definition of cozy
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
Origin and Etymology of cozy
see 1cozy
First Known Use: 1863
cozy
Definition of cozy
: in a cautious manner … play it cozy and wait for the other team to make a mistake. — Bobby Dodd
Origin and Etymology of cozy
see 1cozy
First Known Use: 1946
COZY Defined for English Language Learners
Definition of cozy for English Language Learners
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: small, comfortable, and warm
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: friendly and pleasant
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: suggesting or showing a closeness between two people, groups, businesses, etc. : very close
cozy
Definition of cozy for English Language Learners
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: a cloth cover that is placed over a teapot to keep the tea hot
COZY Defined for Kids
Definition of cozy for Students
cozier
;coziest
: enjoying or providing warmth and comfort a cozy fireplace
cozily
\-zə-lē\ adverbcoziness
\-zē-nəs\ nounDefinition of cozy for Students
cozies
: a padded covering for a container (as a teapot) to keep the contents hot
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