HyperDic: cozy

English > 4 senses of the word cozy:
ADJECTIVEallcozy, cosy, snugenjoying / enjoying or affording comforting warmth and shelter / shelter especially in a small space
allcozy, intimate, informalhaving or fostering a warm / warm or friendly and informal atmosphere
allcozysuggesting connivance
NOUNartifactcozy, cosy, tea cosy, tea cozya padded cloth covering to keep a teapot warm
cozy > pronunciation
Soundskow'ziy
RhymesAnasazi ... z / Z: 56 rhymes with ziy...
English > cozy: 4 senses > adjective 1
Meaningenjoying / enjoying or affording comforting warmth and shelter / shelter especially in a small space.
Example"a cozy nook near the fire"
Synonymscosy, snug
Broadercomfortable, comfyProviding or experiencing physical well-being or relief ('comfy' is informal)
Spanishacogedor, hogareño
Catalanacollidor, calent i còmode
Nounscozinessa state of warm snug comfort
Adverbscozilyin a cozy manner
English > cozy: 4 senses > adjective 2
MeaningHaving or fostering a warm / warm or friendly and informal atmosphere.
Examples
  • "had a cozy chat"
  • "the small room was cozy and intimate"
Synonymsintimate, informal
Broaderfriendlycharacteristic of or befitting a friend
Nounscozinessa state of warm snug comfort
English > cozy: 4 senses > adjective 3
MeaningSuggesting connivance.
Example"a cozy arrangement with the police"
BroadercloseClose in relevance or relationship
English > cozy: 4 senses > noun 1, artifact
MeaningA padded cloth covering to keep a teapot warm.
Synonymscosy, tea cosy, tea cozy
Broadercloth coveringA covering made of cloth
Spanishcubreteteras
Catalancobretetera

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