cozy

adjective co·zy \ ˈkō-zē \

|Updated on: 13 Jul 2018

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Examples: cozy in a Sentence

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

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cozily

play \ˈkō-zə-lē\ adverb

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coziness

play \ˈkō-zē-nəs\ noun

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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.

Recent Examples of cozy from the Web

There’s no cozy romantic fairy tale, but no clear idea of just what Eliza has in mind: This ending isn’t particularly satisfactory, either.

— corby kummer, The Atlantic, "How Do Carousel and My Fair Lady Fare in 2018?," 8 July 2018
This cozy cotton cat bed out of Bellevue looks like a slice of watermelon, and provides a comfy nest and endless summer photo ops.

— bree coven foster, The Seattle Times, "Summer-themed toys for your four-legged friends," 26 June 2018
References to Frankfurt’s virtuoso son, the writer and poet Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, can be found all over, including in the cozy Lili’s bar, named after Goethe’s first great love.

— nina adam, WSJ, "Frankfurt: A Business Traveler’s Guide," 22 June 2018
Allergy-proof bedding generally refers to extremely tightly woven covers for the various objects that make up your comfy, cozy bed, like your pillows and mattress.

— nina bahadur, SELF, "How Does Allergy-Proof Bedding Actually Work?," 8 June 2018
The Neoair Xlite is a three-season camp mattress that keeps you warm and cozy.

— sarah sekula, Fox News, "16 Father's Day gifts for the rad dad who loves the outdoors," 7 June 2018
Singer-songwriter night in Hamtramck Three talents from metro Detroit's impressive singer-songwriter scene will be sharing the spotlight at Trixie’s, a cozy bar built into a house just northeast of downtown Hamtramck.

— jeff milo, Detroit Free Press, "Detroit music: Magic Bag hosts Native Howl, Gasoline Gypsies; War & Treaty at Otus Supply," 31 May 2018
Watching the parade from the couch all warm and cozy in our apartment.

— nerisha penrose, Billboard, "A Timeline of Ariana Grande & Mac Miller's Relationship," 25 May 2018
There’s also a cozy bar and an intimate tasting room.

— tim smith, baltimoresun.com, "Downtown gets a new French accent from Chez Hugo bistro," 20 Apr. 2018

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Origin and Etymology of cozy

perhaps of Scandinavian origin; akin to Norwegian koselig cozy

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First Known Use: 1709

in the meaning defined at sense 1a

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cozy Synonyms

Phrases

at ease, at home;

Synonym Discussion of cozy

comfortable, cozy, snug, easy, restful mean enjoying or providing a position of contentment and security. comfortable applies to anything that encourages serenity, well-being, or complacency as well as physical ease.