cozy

co-zy · adjective

imported

Definitions

adjective

  1. 1.

    Giving a feeling of comfort, warmth, and relaxation.

  2. 2.

    A padded covering for a teapot or egg to keep it warm.

  3. 3.

    Intimate and private.

  4. 4.

    (Often disapproving) Involving a suspiciously close relationship.

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    cozy up to — to try to become friendly with someone for personal benefit

Related words

Antonyms: austere, cold, uncomfortable
See also: comfortable, homey, snug, warm
Synonyms: comfortable, homey, intimate, snug, warm

Etymology

Possibly from Scots "colsie" meaning comfortable, or from Scandinavian origins. First recorded in English in the 18th century.