cosy

[ koh-zee ]

adjective

cosied cosyingplural: cosiescosier cosiest

1. cozy.

cosy

/ ˈkəʊzɪ /

adjective

1. warm and snug
2. intimate; friendly
3. convenient, esp for devious purposes

   a cosy deal

noun

1. a cover for keeping things warm

   egg cosy

Derived Forms

• ˈcosiness, noun
• ˈcosily, adverb

Other Words From

• cosi·ly adverb
• cosi·ness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of cosy¹

First recorded in 1700–10

Word History and Origins

Origin of cosy¹

C18: from Scots, of unknown origin

Example Sentences

As William passed the hot tub he leaned in and said, "It looks quite cosy in there."

From The Daily Beast

In the law school, things have never seemed so merrily unlitigious and downright cosy.

From The Daily Beast

Often the doctor came to Hill Street and sat for long periods with the general in that small, cosy room which was his den.

From Project Gutenberg

I was so afraid that a really cosy bed would keep you awake after all those years in the trenches.

From Project Gutenberg

Over the writing-table was a barometer and a storm-glass, while to the left a cosy corner extended round to the fireplace.

From Project Gutenberg

When Sir Hugh entered his cosy study he found the doctor seated at his ease in the big chair by the fire.

From Project Gutenberg

The room they now entered was cosy and comfortable, being neatly furnished and well swept and dusted.

From Project Gutenberg