cosy

cosy
[[t]ko͟ʊzi[/t]]
cosier, cosiest
(in AM, use cozy)
1) ADJ-GRADED A house or room that is cosy is comfortable and warm.

Downstairs there's a breakfast room and guests can relax in the cosy bar.

Syn:
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cosily [[t]ko͟ʊzɪli[/t]] ADV-GRADED

We took time to relax in the cosily decorated drawing room.

cosiness N-UNCOUNT

In the evening a log fire would provide cosiness.

2) ADJ-GRADED: v-link ADJ If you are cosy, you are comfortable and warm.

They like to make sure their guests are comfortable and cosy.

Derived words:
cosily ADV-GRADED ADV after v

He was settled cosily in the corner with an arm round Lynda.

3) ADJ-GRADED You use cosy to describe activities that are pleasant and friendly, and involve people who know each other well.

...a cosy chat between friends...

My mood this year is for a cosy, nice and thoroughly wholesome Christmas.

Syn:
Derived words:
cosily ADV-GRADED ADV with v

...chatting cosily with friends over coffee.

cosiness N-UNCOUNT

...the cosiness and solidity of family life.


English dictionary. 2008.

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