cozy
gb/kˈoʊzi/ us/kˈoʊzi/
B1
Angličtina
otthonos, kényelmes, meghitt, kuckós, barátságos, bensőséges, túl szoros, gyanúsan szoros, összefonódott, teáskanna-melegítő, otthonosabbá tesz, barátságosabbá tesz, meghittebbé tesz
B1
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Vzorec užití:
[place/thing] is cozy; feel cozy; cozy [weather/clothes/blanket]
We sat by the fireplace in a cozy little living room.
A kandalló mellett ültünk egy otthonos kis nappaliban.
This blanket is so cozy on cold nights.
Ez a takaró nagyon kényelmes és meleg a hideg éjszakákon.
The hotel room felt cozy and quiet.
Učební příklady
My bed is cozy.
Az ágyam kényelmes.
This sweater is cozy and warm.
Ez a pulóver kényelmes és meleg.
Častá chyba:
Learners may overuse cozy for any 'nice' place; it usually suggests warmth and comfort (often in a small or sheltered space).
Význam
comfortably warm and pleasant
Kolokace
a cozy room
|a cozy apartment
|a cozy blanket
|a cozy sweater
|a cozy fire
|a cozy bed
|a cozy café
|cozy socks
|feel cozy
|keep cozy
Synonyma
comfortable (More general; does not always suggest warmth.)
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snug (Often emphasizes warmth and a close, tucked-in feeling.)
Antonyma
uncomfortable (Not physically pleasant or relaxing.)
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cold (Lacking warmth; the opposite feeling cozy often implies.)
Témata
daily_life
|home
|comfort
|weather
Definice
warm and comfortable in a nice way
Comfortable, warm, and pleasant, especially in a way that makes you feel relaxed and safe.
B1
2
Vzorec užití:
a cozy [corner/space/nook]; cozy little [place]
They found a cozy little cabin near the lake.
Találtak egy kuckós kis faházat a tó közelében.
There’s a cozy nook by the window where you can read.
Az ablak mellett van egy kuckós kis zug, ahol olvasni lehet.
The café is small but cozy.
Učební příklady
The restaurant is cozy.
Az étterem otthonos.
I like this cozy corner.
Szeretem ezt a kuckós sarkot.
Častá chyba:
Cozy is usually positive; if a space feels too small in a bad way, English more often uses 'cramped' or 'tiny.'
Význam
small, snug, and sheltered
Kolokace
a cozy corner
|a cozy nook
|a cozy cabin
|a cozy cottage
|a cozy little restaurant
|a cozy booth
|a cozy reading nook
|a cozy space
|cozy seating
|a cozy hideaway
Synonyma
snug (Closer in meaning; often highlights a tucked-in, enclosed feeling.)
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compact (Neutral and practical; not necessarily warm or inviting.)
Antonyma
spacious (Large and open rather than snug.)
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cramped (Small in an uncomfortable way.)
Témata
home
|travel
|daily_life
Definice
small and comfortable
Small and pleasantly snug, often in a way that feels sheltered or enclosed.
B2
3
Vzorec užití:
a cozy [chat/dinner/atmosphere]; (be) cozy with [someone]
It was a cozy dinner with just a few close friends.
Meghitt vacsora volt, csak néhány közeli baráttal.
We had a cozy chat over tea before she left.
Indulása előtt teázás közben volt egy meghitt beszélgetésünk.
The bar has a cozy, welcoming atmosphere.
Učební příklady
We had a cozy evening at home.
Meghitt esténk volt otthon.
Častá chyba:
Cozy about people can suggest closeness; in some contexts it can be misunderstood as romantic, so choose context carefully.
Význam
friendly and pleasantly informal
Kolokace
a cozy atmosphere
|a cozy conversation
|a cozy dinner
|a cozy evening
|a cozy get-together
|a cozy gathering
|a cozy family meal
|a cozy vibe
|a cozy chat
|cozy company
Synonyma
intimate (Stronger; can suggest privacy or romance.)
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friendly (Broader; does not necessarily suggest warmth or closeness.)
Antonyma
formal (More official and less relaxed.)
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distant (Not emotionally close or friendly.)
Témata
relationships
|emotions
|social_life
Definice
friendly and relaxed (not formal)
Friendly and comfortable in a way that feels pleasantly intimate or informal.
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Vzorec užití:
a cozy relationship (between [group A] and [group B]); (be) too cozy with [someone]
Critics say the agency has a cozy relationship with the industry it regulates.
A bírálók szerint az ügynökség túl szoros kapcsolatban áll azzal az iparággal, amelyet szabályoz.
The report questioned how cozy the contractor had become with local officials.
A jelentés megkérdőjelezte, hogy a kivitelező mennyire került gyanúsan szoros kapcsolatba a helyi tisztviselőkkel.
They denied any cozy deals behind closed doors.
Učební příklady
They are too cozy with the company.
Túl szoros kapcsolatban állnak a céggel.
Častá chyba:
This meaning is often negative; don't use it when you mean simply 'friendly' unless the context makes the positive meaning clear.
Význam
too close in a suspicious way
Kolokace
a cozy relationship
|too cozy with
|a cozy deal
|a cozy arrangement
|cozy ties
|a cozy connection
|a cozy relationship with regulators
|a cozy relationship with the media
|a cozy partnership
|a cozy setup
Synonyma
chummy (Informal and often disapproving; suggests excessive friendliness.)
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collusive (More formal and specific; implies secret cooperation to deceive.)
Antonyma
independent (Not influenced or controlled by a close relationship.)
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impartial (Not favoring one side; free from bias.)
Témata
politics
|business
|law
|media
Definice
too friendly or connected in a bad way
Uncomfortably or suspiciously close, especially in a way that suggests favoritism, improper influence, or a lack of independence.
PODSTATNÉ JMÉNO
B2
5
Vzorec užití:
a cozy for [a teapot]
She put a cozy over the teapot to keep the tea hot.
Rátette a teáskanna-melegítőt a kannára, hogy a tea forró maradjon.
My grandmother knitted a bright red tea cozy.
A nagymamám egy élénkpiros teáskanna-melegítőt kötött.
The shop sells cups, saucers, and teapot cozies.
Učební příklady
We use a tea cozy in winter.
Télen teáskanna-melegítőt használunk.
Častá chyba:
This noun is most commonly used in the phrase 'tea cozy.'
Význam
padded cover to keep tea warm
Kolokace
a tea cozy
|a knitted cozy
|a teapot cozy
|put a cozy on the teapot
|a handmade cozy
|a padded cozy
Synonyma
teapot cover (More descriptive; less common as a set term.)
Antonyma
lid (A lid covers the top; a cozy insulates the outside to keep heat in.)
Témata
home
|food_and_drink
Definice
a cover that keeps a teapot warm
A padded cover used to keep a teapot or other container warm.
SLOVESO
C1
INFORMAL
6
Vzorec užití:
cozy up [a room/space]; cozy [something] (up) with [lights/cushions/etc.]
They cozied up the room with candles and soft blankets.
Gyertyákkal és puha takarókkal tették otthonosabbá a szobát.
A few plants can really cozy up a space.
Néhány növény igazán otthonosabbá tud tenni egy teret.
We tried to cozy the patio up for the evening.
Učební příklady
We cozied up the room with pillows.
Párnákkal tettük otthonosabbá a szobát.
Častá chyba:
More common as 'cozy up' than 'cozy' alone; 'cozify' is sometimes used online but is less standard.
Význam
make something feel more comfortable
Kolokace
cozy up the living room
|cozy up a space
|cozy up the patio
|cozy the room up
|cozy up the corner
|cozy up the lighting
Synonyma
warm up (Can mean literally heat, or make more welcoming; less specifically about comfort.)
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make inviting (Neutral paraphrase; less casual.)
Antonyma
sterilize (Make a place feel clinical and less homey.)
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bare (Not an opposite verb, but the resulting feel contrasts with cozy.)
Témata
home
|daily_life
|design
Definice
to make something feel warm and comfortable
To make a place or situation feel warmer, more comfortable, or more inviting.
Gramatika
Slovníkový tvar
cozy
IPA
GB/kˈoʊzi/
US/kˈoʊzi/
Slabiky a přízvuk
cozy (1 slabika)
Stress on 1st syllable (cozy)
Tvary slova
Adjective
- Base: cozy
- Comparative: cozier
- Superlative: coziest
Noun
- Base: cozy
- Plural: cozies
Příbuzná slova
Výrazy
cozy up
1/kˈoʊzi ˈʌp/
phrasal verb
get comfortable; cuddle close
to sit or lie comfortably, often close to someone
Příklady
- We cozied up on the sofa with a movie.
- The cat cozied up against the heater.
- They cozied up under a blanket when the temperature dropped.
Učební příklady
- I cozied up on the couch.
- The dog cozied up next to me.
cozy up
1/kˈoʊzi ˈʌp/
phrasal verb
move close for warmth or comfort
to sit or lie close to be warm and comfortable
Příklady
- We cozied up on the couch and watched a movie.
- The cat cozied up next to the heater.
- She cozied up to him under the blanket.
Učební příklady
- I cozy up on the sofa.
- The dog cozied up next to me.
cozy up to someone
1/kˈoʊzi ˈʌp tə sˈʌmwˌʌn/
phrasal verb
informal
try to gain someone’s favor
to be extra friendly to get a benefit
Příklady
- He kept trying to cozy up to the boss before the promotion decision.
- Lobbyists were accused of cozying up to lawmakers at private dinners.
- She refused to cozy up to people just to get ahead.
Učební příklady
- He cozied up to the manager to get a raise.
cozy up with something
1/kˈoʊzi ˈʌp wˈɪθ sˈʌmθɪŋ/
fixed phrase
relax with something comforting
to get comfortable and enjoy something
Příklady
- I’m going to cozy up with a book and a cup of tea.
- We cozied up with blankets on the balcony to watch the stars.
- She cozied up with her laptop in bed.
Učební příklady
- I cozy up with a book at night.
get cozy
1/ɡˈɛt kˈoʊzi/
fixed phrase
informal
make yourself comfortable
to become comfortable and relaxed
Příklady
- Get cozy—this movie is two and a half hours long.
- We got cozy under the blankets when the power went out.
- She got cozy in the armchair by the window.
Učební příklady
- I get cozy on the couch.
make yourself cozy
1/mˈeɪk jʊɹsˈɛlf kˈoʊzi/
fixed phrase
settle in comfortably
sit down and feel comfortable
Příklady
- Make yourself cozy—I’ll be back in a minute.
- She told us to make ourselves cozy while dinner finished cooking.
- Make yourself cozy; the meeting is running late.
Učební příklady
- Make yourself cozy on the sofa.