cozy
1 of 3adjective
co·zy ˈkō-zē 
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
cozily
ˈkō-zə-lē
adverb coziness
ˈkō-zē-nəs
noun cozy
2 of 3noun
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
cozy
3 of 3adverb
: in a cautious manner
… play it cozy and wait for the other team to make a mistake.
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Synonyms
Adjective
- canny [chiefly Scottish]
- comfortable
- comfy
- relaxed
- snug
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Example Sentences
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.
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Adjective
The hues of fall are on display in this warm and cozy table setting. Charlyne Mattox, Country Living, 14 Sep. 2022 To keep costs low and upgrade a space in small ways, opt for a new warm and cozy neutral throw blanket or set of throw pillows. Annie Burdick, Peoplemag, 10 Sep. 2022 Made of cuddly fleece, this adorable toddler robe is particularly soft and cozy—perfect for warming your kids up in cooler weather. Lauren Gray, Popular Mechanics, 10 Aug. 2022 Testers raved about how soft and cozy the plush fabric felt and appreciated how easy the controls were to use. Emma Seymour, Good Housekeeping, 8 Aug. 2022 The elegant neoclassical façade invites guests to a Parisian, warm and cozy atmosphere. Cécilia Pelloux, Forbes, 31 July 2022 What Mohr wanted was a home that would be light, bright, warm, and cozy. Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 July 2022 The clients sought out 2Michaels, whose office is located eight blocks from the house, to create a warm and cozy space for living and entertaining. Charles Curkin, ELLE Decor, 13 July 2022 Soft and cozy, this one can be draped over a couch or chair and used as a tote blanket. Ysolt Usigan, Woman's Day, 24 May 2022 Noun
Le Wallace's 45 guest rooms, which range from cozy-but-comfortable singles to large balcony suites, were the work of interiors duo Hauvette & Madani, who took the lushness of the 1970s Italian Riviera as inspiration. Hannah Walhout, Travel + Leisure, 22 Apr. 2022 Ahead of autumn, a cozy knit with jean shorts or faux leather legging and ballet flats might be the ticket for an anti-try-hard outfit in transitional weather. Laura Lajiness Kaupke, Harper's BAZAAR, 23 Aug. 2022 This cozy, tucked away Vrbo is perfect for those looking to simply get away and enjoy the wilderness. Josie Howell | Jhowell@al.com, al, 3 Aug. 2022 In episode 3, the hedge fund manager-by-day exudes cozy-chic in her off-white coat, red dress, knit headband, and cream heeled booties. Erica Gonzales, ELLE, 9 July 2022 The event will be held at The Oasis, a cozy, renovated 1800s storefront adjacent to Union Church, 3 Elm St. Admission and refreshments are free. Hartford Courant, 22 June 2022 The event will be held at The Oasis, a cozy, renovated 1800s storefront adjacent to Union Church, 3 Elm St. Admission is free and dress is casual. Hartford Courant, 19 May 2022 No one does cozy quite like Ugg, which is why its slippers are so popular among celebs and customers. Alex Warner, PEOPLE.com, 14 Feb. 2022 Speaking of cozy, check out the Weighted Throw Blanket, too. Angela Trakoshis, Allure, 26 Apr. 2022 See More Word History
Etymology
Adjective, Noun, and Adverb
perhaps of Scandinavian origin; akin to Norwegian koselig cozy
First Known Use
Adjective
1709, in the meaning defined at sense 1a
Noun
1863, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Adverb
1946, in the meaning defined above
Phrases Containing cozy
Kids Definition
cozy 1 of 2
adjective
co·zy ˈkō-zē
cozier; coziest
: enjoying or providing warmth and comfort
a cozy fireplace
cozy
2 of 2noun
plural cozies
: a padded covering for a container (as a teapot) to keep the contents hot
cozy
adjective
1
as in comfortable
enjoying physical comfort the cat looked very cozy, all cuddled up in the blankets Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- comfortable
- relaxed
- comfy
- snug
- at ease
- at home
- warm
- resting
- satisfied
- toasty
- pleased
- canny
- contented
- content
- easygoing
- peaceful
- easeful
- undisturbed
- laid-back
- unperturbed
- untroubled
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- uncomfortable
- dissatisfied
- troubled
- disturbed
- discontented
- agitated
- displeased
- perturbed
2
as in snug
providing physical comfort a coffeehouse with soft, cozy chairs Synonyms & Similar Words
- comfortable
- snug
- comfy
- soft
- spacious
- easy
- cushy
- relaxing
- pleasant
- inviting
- roomy
- restful
- hospitable
- homey
- homely
- intimate
- easeful
- commodious
- reposeful
- homelike
- homy
- gemütlich
- genial
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- uncomfortable
- hard
- harsh
- severe
- unpleasant
- inhospitable
- uninviting
Synonym Chooser
Some common synonyms of cozy are comfortable, easy, restful, and snug. While all these words mean "enjoying or providing a position of contentment and security," cozy suggests warmth, shelter, assured ease, and friendliness.
a cozy neighborhood coffee shop
While the synonyms comfortable and cozy are close in meaning, comfortable applies to anything that encourages serenity, well-being, or complacency as well as physical ease.
started feeling comfortable in our new surroundings
The words easy and cozy can be used in similar contexts, but easy implies relief from or absence of anything likely to cause discomfort or constraint.
living in easy circumstances
While in some cases nearly identical to cozy, restful applies to whatever induces or contributes to rest or relaxation.
a quiet restful vacation
The words snug and cozy are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, snug suggests having just enough space for comfort and safety but no more.
a snug little cottage