Synonyms for

Cosy

Verb / ˈkəʊzi: / Another word for cosy — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

giving a feeling of comfort, warmth, and relaxation

Synonyms & similar words

teacosy cozy snug teacozy comfortable snug warm homely welcoming pleasant inviting comfy cozy restful soothing soft familiar friendly domestic homey content peaceful serene relaxed

Synonyms by register

Formal

comfortable snug sheltered secure

Informal

comfy snuggly homey chummy

Literary

homely hospitable inviting

Antonyms

uncomfortable cold exposed harsh uninviting chilly drafty

Common collocations

  • cosy up
  • cosy corner
  • cosy atmosphere
  • cosy evening
  • cosy little
  • cosy and warm
  • cosy nook

Word family

noun cosiness
adjective cosy
adverb cosily

Usage note

Primarily used to describe a warm, comfortable, and inviting atmosphere or feeling. It is generally informal and evokes a sense of pleasant intimacy and security.

Example sentences

  1. The cat curled up in a cosy chair by the fire.
  2. My bed is so cosy that I never want to leave it in the morning.
  3. The cabin in the woods was small but cosy.
  4. The café had a cosy atmosphere with dim lighting and soft music.
  5. I feel so cosy in my pyjamas on a rainy day.

Quotes

  • I love to snuggle up with a good book in a cosy chair.
  • There's nothing like a warm, cosy sweater on a chilly day.
  • Home is where the heart is, and where it's cosy too.

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