- a variation of cozy.
cosy
Americanadjective
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cosies
plural
adjective
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warm and snug
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intimate; friendly
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convenient, esp for devious purposes
a cosy deal
noun
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of cosy
First recorded in 1700–10
Vocabulary lists containing cosy
Example Sentences
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"My first impression was how peaceful and welcoming everything felt. It had such a cosy atmosphere that I felt comfortable almost straight away."
From BBC ● Aug. 1, 2026
Others accused them of romanticising self isolation and encouraging an "air of cosy defeatism" by shunning social connections.
From BBC ● Aug. 1, 2026
The tech leaders enjoy a generally cosy relationship with US President Donald Trump, who has championed the sector.
From BBC ● Mar. 26, 2026
In the cosy eatery he has run for more than 20 years, Yaakobi has a framed photograph of his mother as a child posing with her parents and uncles in Tehran.
From Barron's ● Mar. 13, 2026
‘One right is not making two lefts. Is you quite cosy down there in my pocket?’
From "The BFG" by Roald Dahl
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