cozy
11 synonyms and 3 antonyms for cozy, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adjective — Warm, comfortable and sheltered, in a way that makes you feel relaxed. The usual American spelling of cosy.
Synonyms
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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.”
Opposites
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.”
3. noun
A padded cover placed over a teapot to keep the contents hot.
“Put the cozy on or the tea will go cold.”
How to use cozy
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Everyday and affectionate; the noun sense is chiefly British and usually spelt cosy.
