cosiness
gb/kˈoʊsɪns/ us/kˈoʊsɪns/
B2
English
otthonosság, közvetlenség, meghittség, összefonódás, túl szoros kapcsolat
NOUN
B2
1
otthonosság
B2
Usage pattern:
the cosiness of [place/room/home]
The soft lighting gave the living room a gentle cosiness.
A lágy világítás finom, otthonos hangulatot adott a nappalinak.
I love the cosiness of staying in on a rainy evening with a book.
Imádom azt az otthonos érzést, amikor egy esős estén egy könyvvel otthon maradok.
They tried to bring some cosiness to the flat with rugs and lamps.
Learner examples
The room has a nice cosiness.
A szobának kellemesen otthonos hangulata van.
I like the cosiness of my home in winter.
Szeretem, milyen otthonos a lakásom télen.
Common mistake:
Cosiness is the usual British spelling; coziness is the usual American spelling. Don’t confuse it with cozy/cosy (adjective).
Meaning
warm, comfortable atmosphere
Collocations
the cosiness of the room
|domestic cosiness
|winter cosiness
|a feeling of cosiness
|add to the cosiness
|create cosiness
|a sense of cosiness
|evening cosiness
|a cosy fire and cosiness
|homely cosiness
Synonyms
snugness (emphasizes being pleasantly sheltered and warm.)
|
comfort (broader; not limited to atmosphere or surroundings.)
Antonyms
bleakness (suggests a cold, empty, or unwelcoming atmosphere.)
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discomfort (the opposite feeling of ease and warmth.)
Themes
home
|comfort
|daily_life
|emotions
Definition
a warm and comfortable feeling, especially at home
The quality of being cosy; a warm, comfortable, and pleasant feeling or atmosphere, especially in a home or room.
NOUN
C1
2
közvetlenség
B2
meghittség
C1
Usage pattern:
a cosiness between [people/groups]
There was a natural cosiness among the old friends as they caught up.
A régi barátok között természetes közvetlenség volt, miközben meséltek egymásnak, mi történt velük.
Despite the small talk, he felt no cosiness with his new colleagues.
A csevegés ellenére sem érzett közvetlenséget az új kollégáival.
The film captures the cosiness of family life without sentimentalising it.
Learner examples
I felt cosiness with my classmates.
Közvetlenséget éreztem az osztálytársaimmal.
There was cosiness between the neighbours.
Közvetlenség volt a szomszédok között.
Common mistake:
Cosiness can describe relationships, not just rooms; in some contexts it can sound slightly critical (too familiar).
Meaning
friendly intimacy between people
Collocations
a cosiness between them
|a certain cosiness
|a new cosiness
|an air of cosiness
|easy cosiness
|family cosiness
|social cosiness
|their cosiness
|a surprising cosiness
|a cosy cosiness
Synonyms
warmth (often emotional rather than about closeness in a small group.)
|
camaraderie (more about friendly companionship, often among colleagues or a team.)
Antonyms
distance (lack of emotional closeness or friendliness.)
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formality (a more official manner that avoids intimacy.)
Themes
relationships
|emotions
|social
Definition
a warm, friendly closeness with other people
A feeling of relaxed friendliness and closeness, especially in a small group or relationship.
NOUN
C1
FORMAL
3
Usage pattern:
cosiness between [institution A] and [institution B]
The report warned about cosiness between the watchdog and the companies it oversees.
A jelentés a felügyeleti szerv és az általa ellenőrzött cégek közötti összefonódásra figyelmeztetett.
Opposition MPs accused the minister of cosiness with corporate donors.
Az ellenzéki képviselők a vállalati adományozókkal való összefonódással vádolták a minisztert.
New rules were introduced to reduce cosiness in the tendering process.
Learner examples
People complained about cosiness between the company and the government.
Az emberek a cég és a kormány közötti összefonódásra panaszkodtak.
Common mistake:
In politics/business writing, cosiness often suggests something suspicious or unhealthy, not something pleasant.
Meaning
overly close relationship (disapproving)
Collocations
unhealthy cosiness
|excessive cosiness
|cosiness between regulators and industry
|cosiness between government and business
|criticise the cosiness
|concerns about cosiness
|allegations of cosiness
|end the cosiness
|political cosiness
|institutional cosiness
Synonyms
collusion (stronger; suggests secret, dishonest cooperation.)
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cronyism (emphasizes favouring friends in appointments or benefits.)
Antonyms
independence (freedom from influence or special treatment.)
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impartiality (fairness and lack of bias in decisions.)
Themes
business
|politics
|society
|ethics
Definition
a relationship that is too close and may be unfair
A close relationship between people or organizations that seems too familiar or cooperative and may reduce independence or lead to unfair influence.
Grammar
Dictionary form
cosiness
IPA
GB/kˈoʊsɪns/
US/kˈoʊsɪns/
Syllables & stress
co - si - ness (3 syllables)
Stress on 1st syllable (co)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: cosiness
- Plural: cosiness
Word family
Expressions
cosiness between [a] and [b]
1/kˈoʊsɪns bɪtwˈin ə ˈænd bˈi/
fixed phrase
formal
too-close relationship (often critical)
a relationship that is very close (often too close)
Examples
- Journalists questioned the cosiness between the contractor and the department.
- The inquiry looked into cosiness between officials and lobbyists.
- Voters were uneasy about the apparent cosiness between the mayor and developers.
Learner examples
- There was cosiness between the two companies.
cosiness factor
1/kˈoʊsɪns fˈæktɚ/
fixed phrase
how cosy something feels
how warm and comfortable something feels
Examples
- Candles and blankets really increase the cosiness factor.
- We chose that café for its cosiness factor on cold days.
- The hotel is modern, but it doesn’t have much of a cosiness factor.
Learner examples
- This room has a high cosiness factor.