cosy
Americanadjective
plural
cosies, cosied, cosyingadjective
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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
- cosily adverb
- cosiness noun
Etymology
Origin of cosy
First recorded in 1700–10
Example Sentences
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In the winter he said he loved sitting by the fire in the main living room, as it is "nice and cosy".
From BBC
I know from conversations I have had there are deep reservations in Washington about the UK being seen to cosy up, as they see it, to China.
From BBC
His mother-in-law had the idea to add a fireplace to make the structure more cosy.
From BBC
Each episode involves a cosy mystery that taps into John’s ability to not only make puzzles but also solve them.
From Salon
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and his daughter opened a lavish new mountain resort complete with "cosy" leisure spaces, barbecue restaurants and hot tubs, state media said Tuesday.
From Barron's
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