cosy
Americanadjective
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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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
Was he concerned that things had become too cosy?
From BBC • Mar. 7, 2026
Emily Lilburn, 21, says colour-changing lightbulbs and battery operated candles helped her make three bland and bare uni rooms colourful and cosy.
From BBC • Feb. 15, 2026
Each episode involves a cosy mystery that taps into John’s ability to not only make puzzles but also solve them.
From Salon • Dec. 24, 2025
They found themselves in a small and cosy room.
From "The Fellowship of the Ring" by J.R.R. Tolkien
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