cozy

3 antonyms for cozy — opposites grouped by meaning.

Adjective — Warm, comfortable and sheltered, in a way that makes you feel relaxed. The usual American spelling of cosy.

Synonyms by Meaning

1. adjective

Warm, comfortable and sheltered, in a way that makes you feel relaxed. The usual American spelling of cosy.

“We spent the evening in a cozy cabin with the stove lit.”

snug comfortable warm homely inviting informal cosy intimate

Opposites

draughty bleak uncomfortable

2. adjective

Friendly and intimate, sometimes in a way that suggests an improperly close arrangement.

“The two of them had a cozy chat by the fire.”

intimate chummy close

3. noun

A padded cover placed over a teapot to keep the contents hot.

“Put the cozy on or the tea will go cold.”

tea cosy cosy

Antonyms

draughty bleak uncomfortable

How to use cozy

The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.

cozy up to a cozy corner cozy little cozy relationship

Everyday and affectionate; the noun sense is chiefly British and usually spelt cosy.

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between cozy and cosy?

None in meaning — they are the same word. Cozy is standard in American English and cosy in British and Commonwealth English. Choose one and stay consistent within a piece of writing.

What is a cozy mystery?

It is a genre of crime fiction in which the violence happens offstage, the setting is a small community, and the detective is usually an amateur. The tone is gentle and puzzle-focused rather than graphic, which is where the name comes from.

Can cozy be negative?

Yes, when it describes relationships. Calling a link between a company and its regulator cozy implies the two are too friendly for the public good, and the word then carries a clear note of suspicion.

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