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   co·zy

   /ˈkōzē/

   adjective

   • 1. giving a feeling of comfort, warmth, and relaxation: "a cozy cabin tucked away in the trees" Similar snugcomfortablewarmrestfulhome-likehomeycheerfulwelcomingpleasantagreeablesafeshelteredsecureat easemellowhomelydown-homehomestyleinformal:comfysnug as a bug (in a rug)snugglyOpposite uncomfortable
   • ▪ (of a relationship or conversation) intimate and relaxed: "a very cozy little chat" Similar intimaterelaxedinformalfriendly
   • ▪ avoiding or not offering challenge or difficulty; complacent: "a rather cozy assumption among automakers that they would never actually go bust"
   • ▪ (of a transaction or arrangement) working to the mutual advantage of those involved (used to convey a suspicion of corruption): "a cozy deal"

   noun

   • 1. a soft covering to keep a teapot, boiled egg, etc., hot: "a photograph of Smith pouring tea from a pot with a knitted cozy"
   • ▪ a soft decorative cover for an object: "a handmade phone cozy"
   • ▪ an insulating sleeve used to keep a canned or bottled drink cold: "guests received beer cozies"

   verb

   • 1. give (someone) a feeling of comfort or complacency: informal "she cozied him, pretending to find him irresistibly attractive"
   • ▪ snuggle up to: informal "almost everyone loves to cozy up to a roaring fire"
   • ▪ ingratiate oneself with: informal "he decided to resign rather than cozy up to hard-liners in the party"

   Word Origin early 18th century (originally Scots): of unknown origin.

   Derivatives

   • 1. cozily adverb
   • 2. coziness noun

   Scrabble Points: 18

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2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › cozyCozy Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of COZY is enjoying or affording warmth and ease : snug. How to use cozy in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Cozy.

3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishCOZY | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   COZY definition: 1. US spelling of cosy 2. comfortable and pleasant, especially (of a building) because of being…. Learn more.

4. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › cozyCozy - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   having or fostering a warm or friendly and informal atmosphere. “had a cozy chat”. “the small room was cozy and intimate”. synonyms: informal, intimate. friendly. characteristic of or befitting a friend. adjective. suggesting connivance. “a cozy arrangement with the police”.

5. www.merriam-webster.com › thesaurus › cozyCOZY Synonyms: 54 Similar and Opposite Words - Merriam-Webster

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   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.

6. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryCOZY | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   comfortable and pleasant, especially (of a building) because of being small and warm: nice and cozy This room is nice and cozy in the winter. cozy little He showed me into a cozy little room. Thesaurus: synonyms, antonyms, and examples. comfortable After a long journey I was looking forward to sleeping in a comfortable bed.

7. www.dictionary.com › browse › cozyCOZY Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   a mystery story with little suspense, explicit violence, or sexual content, often also having amateur sleuths and idyllic, intimate settings: I started out reading cozies and moved on to the hard-boiled detective novels. verb (used with object) , co·zied, co·zy·ing. to make more warm or comfortable (often followed by up ):

8. www.thefreedictionary.com › cozyCozy - definition of cozy by The Free Dictionary

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   1. Snug, comfortable, and warm. See Synonyms at comfortable. 2. Marked by friendly intimacy: a cozy chat. 3. Informal Marked by close association for devious purposes: a cozy agreement with the competition. v. co·zied, co·zy·ing, co·zies also co·sied or co·sy·ing or co·sies. v.intr. 1.