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cosy

/ˈkoʊzi/noun, adjective2 syllables

Cosy means: enjoying or affording comforting warmth and shelter especially in a small space.

Synonyms for cosy13

noun, as in a padded cloth covering to keep a teapot warm

tea cosy, cozy, tea cozy

adjective, as in enjoying or affording comforting warmth and shelter especially in a small space

adjective, as in having or fostering a warm or friendly and informal atmosphere

adjective, as in suggesting connivance

also used for cosy

hygge, homely, snug as a bug in a rug

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What does cosy mean?4

adjective

1

enjoying or affording comforting warmth and shelter especially in a small space“a cozy nook near the fire”

2

having or fostering a warm or friendly and informal atmosphere“had a cozy chat”

3

suggesting connivance“a cozy arrangement with the police”

noun

1

a padded cloth covering to keep a teapot warm

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

What rhymes with cosy?1

two syllables

Show 40 near rhymes
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Cosy in a sentence

  • Candlelight creates a cosy atmosphere on a winter's evening.sundown
  • Candlelight creates a cosy atmosphere on a winter evening.sundown
  • Our specialities are good plain cooking and a cosy atmosphere.sundown
  • Good plain cooking and a cosy atmosphere are what we are known for.sundown
  • We met in the evening for a cosy get-together.sundown
  • Pour the boiling water into the teapot, put the lid back on and cover with the tea cosy.sundown
  • The room has a cosy atmosphere.sundown
  • That's a very cosy living room.CM

Sentences from Tatoeba, CC BY 2.0 FR, credited to their authors.

Forms of cosy

as a noun

plural
cosies

as a adjective

comparative
cosier
superlative
cosiest