cosy
gb/kˈoʊzi/ us/kˈoʊzi/
B1
Anglais
otthonos, hangulatos, meleg és kényelmes, meghitt, családias, szűk körű, túlságosan szoros, mutyigyanús, összefonódott, teáskanna-melegítő, kannamelegítő
B1
1
Schéma d’usage :
[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.
Exemples pédagogiques
This room is cosy.
Ez a szoba otthonos.
I like cosy socks in winter.
Télen szeretem a puha, meleg zoknikat.
Erreur fréquente :
Learners may think cosy and cozy are different words; cozy is the usual US spelling.
Sens
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
Synonymes
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.)
Antonymes
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.)
Thèmes
home
|daily_life
|feelings
Définition
Warm and comfortable in a pleasant way.
Comfortably warm and pleasant, making you feel relaxed and at ease.
B2
2
Schéma d’usage :
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.
Exemples pédagogiques
We had a cosy meal at home.
Otthon meghitt vacsorát tartottunk.
Erreur fréquente :
Cosy does not always mean romantic; it can describe any friendly, private atmosphere.
Sens
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
Synonymes
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.)
Antonymes
formal (not relaxed or private.)
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distant (not friendly or close.)
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impersonal (lacking warmth or familiarity.)
Thèmes
relationships
|social
|feelings
Définition
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
Schéma d’usage :
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.
Exemples pédagogiques
The newspaper wrote about a cosy deal.
Az újság egy kétes háttéralkuról írt.
Erreur fréquente :
This negative sense is common in news and business; it is not a compliment.
Sens
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
Synonymes
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.)
Antonymes
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.)
Thèmes
business
|politics
|society
Définition
Too friendly or connected in a way that seems wrong.
Uncomfortably close or cooperative in a way that seems improper, secretive, or biased.
NOM
B2
4
Schéma d’usage :
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.
Exemples pédagogiques
This cosy keeps the teapot warm.
Ez a teáskanna-melegítő melegen tartja a teát.
Erreur fréquente :
Often said as tea cosy; the noun by itself may be unclear without context.
Sens
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
Synonymes
teapot cover (more explicit; less common as a set term.)
Antonymes
lid (a hard top; not insulating like a cosy.)
Thèmes
home
|food_and_drink
Définition
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.
Grammaire
Forme canonique
cosy
API
GB/kˈoʊzi/
US/kˈoʊzi/
Syllabes et accentuation
cosy (1 syllabe)
Stress on 1st syllable (cosy)
Formes du mot
Adjective
- Base: cosy
- Comparative: cosier
- Superlative: cosiest
Noun
- Base: cosy
- Plural: cosies
Famille de mots
Expressions
cosy corner
1/kˈoʊzi kˈɔɹnɚ/
fixed phrase
small comfortable spot
A comfortable little place to sit.
Exemples
- 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.
Exemples pédagogiques
- 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.
Exemples
- 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.
Exemples pédagogiques
- 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.
Exemples
- 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.
Exemples pédagogiques
- He cosied up to his manager.
get cosy
1/ɡˈɛt kˈoʊzi/
fixed phrase
informal
make yourself comfortable
To get comfortable and warm.
Exemples
- 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.
Exemples pédagogiques
- I get cosy on the sofa.
make yourself cosy
1/mˈeɪk jʊɹsˈɛlf kˈoʊzi/
fixed phrase
informal
settle in comfortably
Relax and be comfortable here.
Exemples
- 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.
Exemples pédagogiques
- Make yourself cosy.