cosy
gb/kˈoʊzi/ us/kˈoʊzi/
B1
Inglés
otthonos, hangulatos, meleg és kényelmes, meghitt, családias, szűk körű, túlságosan szoros, mutyigyanús, összefonódott, teáskanna-melegítő, kannamelegítő
B1
1
Patrón de uso:
[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.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
This room is cosy.
Ez a szoba otthonos.
I like cosy socks in winter.
Télen szeretem a puha, meleg zoknikat.
Error frecuente:
Learners may think cosy and cozy are different words; cozy is the usual US spelling.
Significado
warm, comfortable, and inviting
Colocaciones
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
Sinónimos
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.)
Antónimos
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.)
Temas
home
|daily_life
|feelings
Definición
Warm and comfortable in a pleasant way.
Comfortably warm and pleasant, making you feel relaxed and at ease.
B2
2
Patrón de uso:
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.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
We had a cosy meal at home.
Otthon meghitt vacsorát tartottunk.
Error frecuente:
Cosy does not always mean romantic; it can describe any friendly, private atmosphere.
Significado
friendly, intimate, and relaxed
Colocaciones
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
Sinónimos
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.)
Antónimos
formal (not relaxed or private.)
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distant (not friendly or close.)
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impersonal (lacking warmth or familiarity.)
Temas
relationships
|social
|feelings
Definición
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
Patrón de uso:
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.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
The newspaper wrote about a cosy deal.
Az újság egy kétes háttéralkuról írt.
Error frecuente:
This negative sense is common in news and business; it is not a compliment.
Significado
too close in a suspicious way
Colocaciones
a cosy relationship
|a cosy arrangement
|a cosy deal
|cosy ties
|a cosy understanding
|a cosy agreement
|a cosy little cartel
Sinónimos
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.)
Antónimos
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.)
Temas
business
|politics
|society
Definición
Too friendly or connected in a way that seems wrong.
Uncomfortably close or cooperative in a way that seems improper, secretive, or biased.
SUSTANTIVO
B2
4
Patrón de uso:
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.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
This cosy keeps the teapot warm.
Ez a teáskanna-melegítő melegen tartja a teát.
Error frecuente:
Often said as tea cosy; the noun by itself may be unclear without context.
Significado
cover that keeps a teapot warm
Colocaciones
a tea cosy
|a knitted cosy
|a crocheted cosy
|a teapot cosy
|put on the cosy
|a handmade cosy
Sinónimos
teapot cover (more explicit; less common as a set term.)
Antónimos
lid (a hard top; not insulating like a cosy.)
Temas
home
|food_and_drink
Definición
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.
Gramática
Forma de diccionario
cosy
AFI
GB/kˈoʊzi/
US/kˈoʊzi/
Sílabas y acento
cosy (1 sílaba)
Stress on 1st syllable (cosy)
Formas de la palabra
Adjective
- Base: cosy
- Comparative: cosier
- Superlative: cosiest
Noun
- Base: cosy
- Plural: cosies
Familia de palabras
Expresiones
cosy corner
1/kˈoʊzi kˈɔɹnɚ/
fixed phrase
small comfortable spot
A comfortable little place to sit.
Ejemplos
- 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.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- 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.
Ejemplos
- 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.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- 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.
Ejemplos
- 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.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- He cosied up to his manager.
get cosy
1/ɡˈɛt kˈoʊzi/
fixed phrase
informal
make yourself comfortable
To get comfortable and warm.
Ejemplos
- 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.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- I get cosy on the sofa.
make yourself cosy
1/mˈeɪk jʊɹsˈɛlf kˈoʊzi/
fixed phrase
informal
settle in comfortably
Relax and be comfortable here.
Ejemplos
- 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.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- Make yourself cosy.