IPA: /ˈkoʊ.zi/
KK: /ˈkoʊzi/
This word describes a feeling of warmth and comfort, often in a small or intimate space.
I love curling up with a book in my cozy blanket.
Comparative: cozier
Superlative: coziest
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To make oneself feel warm, comfortable, and snug, often by settling in a cozy place or situation.
On rainy days, I love to cozy up on the couch with a good book.
Past: cozied
Past Participle: cozied
A soft covering, often made of fabric, that is used to keep a teapot warm or to describe a light and comfortable atmosphere.
She placed a cozy over the teapot to keep the tea warm.
Cozy → The word 'cozy' originates from the Middle English 'cosy', which is derived from the Old Norse 'kós', meaning comfortable or sheltered. It describes a state of being warm and comfortable, often in a snug environment.
Think of a warm and sheltered place, as 'kós' means comfortable in Old Norse — that's why cozy means a comfortable and warm atmosphere.