cosy
gb/kˈoʊzi/ us/kˈoʊzi/
B1
English
otthonos, hangulatos, meleg és kényelmes, meghitt, családias, szűk körű, túlságosan szoros, mutyigyanús, összefonódott, teáskanna-melegítő, kannamelegítő
B1
1
Usage pattern:
[place/room] is cosy; a cosy [room/blanket/fire]
The little café was cosy, with soft lighting and warm drinks.
A kis kávézó otthonos volt, lágy fényekkel és meleg italokkal.
We stayed in a cosy cottage by the lake.
Egy otthonos tóparti házikóban szálltunk meg.
She pulled a blanket over her knees to feel cosy.
Learner examples
This room is cosy.
Ez a szoba otthonos.
I like cosy socks in winter.
Télen szeretem a puha, meleg zoknikat.
Common mistake:
Learners may think cosy and cozy are different words; cozy is the usual US spelling.
Meaning
warm, comfortable, and inviting
Collocations
a cosy room
|a cosy living room
|a cosy fire
|a cosy cottage
|a cosy café
|a cosy blanket
|cosy socks
|a cosy evening
|cosy lighting
|make it cosy
Synonyms
comfortable (focuses more on physical ease than warmth.)
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snug (often suggests small, warm, and enclosed.)
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warm (describes temperature, not always the pleasant atmosphere.)
Antonyms
cold (not warm or comforting.)
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uncomfortable (not pleasant to be in or use.)
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draughty (unpleasantly cold because air comes in.)
Themes
home
|daily_life
|feelings
Definition
Warm and comfortable in a pleasant way.
Comfortably warm and pleasant, making you feel relaxed and at ease.
B2
2
Usage pattern:
a cosy [chat/meal/get-together]; a cosy atmosphere
We had a cosy dinner with just a few close friends.
Meghitt vacsorát tartottunk, csak néhány közeli baráttal.
It was a cosy little party, not a big event.
Meghitt kis összejövetel volt, nem nagy rendezvény.
They spent the evening in cosy conversation.
Learner examples
We had a cosy meal at home.
Otthon meghitt vacsorát tartottunk.
Common mistake:
Cosy does not always mean romantic; it can describe any friendly, private atmosphere.
Meaning
friendly, intimate, and relaxed
Collocations
a cosy chat
|a cosy dinner
|a cosy get-together
|a cosy atmosphere
|a cosy family meal
|a cosy conversation
|a cosy evening in
|a cosy gathering
Synonyms
intimate (can sound more personal or private, sometimes romantic.)
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friendly (more general and not necessarily private.)
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informal (emphasises lack of formality rather than warmth.)
Antonyms
formal (not relaxed or private.)
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distant (not friendly or close.)
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impersonal (lacking warmth or familiarity.)
Themes
relationships
|social
|feelings
Definition
Friendly and close, usually with a small number of people.
Pleasantly close and informal, especially in a small group or a private setting.
C1
3
Usage pattern:
a cosy [relationship/arrangement/deal] (between [A] and [B])
The report criticised the regulator for its cosy relationship with the industry.
A jelentés bírálta a szabályozó hatóságot az iparággal fenntartott túlságosan szoros kapcsolata miatt.
They were accused of making cosy deals behind closed doors.
Azzal vádolták őket, hogy zárt ajtók mögött kétes háttéralkukat kötöttek.
Voters distrust politicians who seem too cosy with big donors.
Learner examples
The newspaper wrote about a cosy deal.
Az újság egy kétes háttéralkuról írt.
Common mistake:
This negative sense is common in news and business; it is not a compliment.
Meaning
too close in a suspicious way
Collocations
a cosy relationship
|a cosy arrangement
|a cosy deal
|cosy ties
|a cosy understanding
|a cosy agreement
|a cosy little cartel
Synonyms
too close (more direct; less idiomatic.)
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collusive (stronger and more explicitly about secret cooperation.)
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backroom (suggests secretive decision-making.)
Antonyms
transparent (open and not secretive.)
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arms-length (kept deliberately separate and impartial.)
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impartial (not biased toward one side.)
Themes
business
|politics
|society
Definition
Too friendly or connected in a way that seems wrong.
Uncomfortably close or cooperative in a way that seems improper, secretive, or biased.
NOUN
B2
4
Usage pattern:
a [tea] cosy; put a cosy on [a teapot]
She knitted a new cosy for the teapot.
Kötött egy új teáskanna-melegítőt.
Put the cosy on to keep the tea hot.
Tedd rá a teáskanna-melegítőt, hogy forró maradjon a tea.
The teapot came with a patterned cosy.
Learner examples
This cosy keeps the teapot warm.
Ez a teáskanna-melegítő melegen tartja a teát.
Common mistake:
Often said as tea cosy; the noun by itself may be unclear without context.
Meaning
cover that keeps a teapot warm
Collocations
a tea cosy
|a knitted cosy
|a crocheted cosy
|a teapot cosy
|put on the cosy
|a handmade cosy
Synonyms
teapot cover (more explicit; less common as a set term.)
Antonyms
lid (a hard top; not insulating like a cosy.)
Themes
home
|food_and_drink
Definition
A cover that keeps a teapot warm.
A padded cover placed over a teapot to keep the tea warm; also used for similar covers for other containers.
Grammar
Dictionary form
cosy
IPA
GB/kˈoʊzi/
US/kˈoʊzi/
Syllables & stress
cosy (1 syllable)
Stress on 1st syllable (cosy)
Word forms
Adjective
- Base: cosy
- Comparative: cosier
- Superlative: cosiest
Noun
- Base: cosy
- Plural: cosies
Word family
Expressions
cosy corner
1/kˈoʊzi kˈɔɹnɚ/
fixed phrase
small comfortable spot
A comfortable little place to sit.
Examples
- She created a cosy corner with an armchair and a reading lamp.
- The hotel lobby has a cosy corner for guests to read.
- I like this cosy corner by the window.
Learner examples
- This is my cosy corner.
cosy up
1/kˈoʊzi ˈʌp/
phrasal verb
informal
move close for warmth
To sit or lie close to feel warm and comfortable.
Examples
- We cosied up on the sofa with a film.
- The children cosied up to the fire after coming in from the cold.
- The cat cosied up beside her on the bed.
Learner examples
- We cosied up on the sofa.
cosy up to
1/kˈoʊzi ˈʌp tə/
phrasal verb
informal
try to gain favour
To act very friendly to get something you want.
Examples
- He tried to cosy up to the boss before the promotions were decided.
- Some companies cosy up to politicians to influence policy.
- Don’t cosy up to me just because you need a favour.
Learner examples
- He cosied up to his manager.
get cosy
1/ɡˈɛt kˈoʊzi/
fixed phrase
informal
make yourself comfortable
To get comfortable and warm.
Examples
- Come in and get cosy by the fire.
- I made some tea and got cosy under a blanket.
- Let’s get cosy on the sofa and watch a series.
Learner examples
- I get cosy on the sofa.
make yourself cosy
1/mˈeɪk jʊɹsˈɛlf kˈoʊzi/
fixed phrase
informal
settle in comfortably
Relax and be comfortable here.
Examples
- Make yourself cosy while I put the kettle on.
- She told us to make ourselves cosy in the living room.
- Make yourself cosy on the sofa—I’ll be back in a minute.
Learner examples
- Make yourself cosy.