cozy
gb/kˈoʊzi/ us/kˈoʊzi/
B1
Inglese
Accezioni
0 accezioni
adjective
B1
property
1
comfortably warm and pleasant
warm and comfortable in a nice way
Schema d'uso:
[place/thing] is cozy; feel cozy; cozy [weather/clothes/blanket]
Errore comune:
Learners may overuse cozy for any 'nice' place; it usually suggests warmth and comfort (often in a small or sheltered space).
Sinonimi
comfortable (More general; does not always suggest warmth.)
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snug (Often emphasizes warmth and a close, tucked-in feeling.)
Contrari
uncomfortable (Not physically pleasant or relaxing.)
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cold (Lacking warmth; the opposite feeling cozy often implies.)
Collocazioni
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
Temi
daily_life
|home
|comfort
|weather
Esempi
- We sat by the fireplace in a cozy little living room.
- This blanket is so cozy on cold nights.
- The hotel room felt cozy and quiet.
Esempi per chi studia
- My bed is cozy.
- This sweater is cozy and warm.
adjective
B1
property
2
small, snug, and sheltered
small and comfortable
Schema d'uso:
a cozy [corner/space/nook]; cozy little [place]
Errore comune:
Cozy is usually positive; if a space feels too small in a bad way, English more often uses 'cramped' or 'tiny.'
Sinonimi
snug (Closer in meaning; often highlights a tucked-in, enclosed feeling.)
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compact (Neutral and practical; not necessarily warm or inviting.)
Contrari
spacious (Large and open rather than snug.)
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cramped (Small in an uncomfortable way.)
Collocazioni
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
Temi
home
|travel
|daily_life
Esempi
- They found a cozy little cabin near the lake.
- There’s a cozy nook by the window where you can read.
- The café is small but cozy.
Esempi per chi studia
- The restaurant is cozy.
- I like this cozy corner.
adjective
B2
property
3
friendly and pleasantly informal
friendly and relaxed (not formal)
Schema d'uso:
a cozy [chat/dinner/atmosphere]; (be) cozy with [someone]
Errore comune:
Cozy about people can suggest closeness; in some contexts it can be misunderstood as romantic, so choose context carefully.
Sinonimi
intimate (Stronger; can suggest privacy or romance.)
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friendly (Broader; does not necessarily suggest warmth or closeness.)
Contrari
formal (More official and less relaxed.)
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distant (Not emotionally close or friendly.)
Collocazioni
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
Temi
relationships
|emotions
|social_life
Esempi
- It was a cozy dinner with just a few close friends.
- We had a cozy chat over tea before she left.
- The bar has a cozy, welcoming atmosphere.
Esempi per chi studia
- We had a cozy evening at home.
adjective
C1
property
4
too close in a suspicious way
too friendly or connected in a bad way
Schema d'uso:
a cozy relationship (between [group A] and [group B]); (be) too cozy with [someone]
Errore comune:
This meaning is often negative; don't use it when you mean simply 'friendly' unless the context makes the positive meaning clear.
Sinonimi
chummy (Informal and often disapproving; suggests excessive friendliness.)
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collusive (More formal and specific; implies secret cooperation to deceive.)
Contrari
independent (Not influenced or controlled by a close relationship.)
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impartial (Not favoring one side; free from bias.)
Collocazioni
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
Temi
politics
|business
|law
|media
Esempi
- Critics say the agency has a cozy relationship with the industry it regulates.
- The report questioned how cozy the contractor had become with local officials.
- They denied any cozy deals behind closed doors.
Esempi per chi studia
- They are too cozy with the company.
Sostantivo
B2
entity
5
padded cover to keep tea warm
a cover that keeps a teapot warm
Schema d'uso:
a cozy for [a teapot]
Errore comune:
This noun is most commonly used in the phrase 'tea cozy.'
Sinonimi
teapot cover (More descriptive; less common as a set term.)
Contrari
lid (A lid covers the top; a cozy insulates the outside to keep heat in.)
Collocazioni
a tea cozy
|a knitted cozy
|a teapot cozy
|put a cozy on the teapot
|a handmade cozy
|a padded cozy
Temi
home
|food_and_drink
Esempi
- She put a cozy over the teapot to keep the tea hot.
- My grandmother knitted a bright red tea cozy.
- The shop sells cups, saucers, and teapot cozies.
Esempi per chi studia
- We use a tea cozy in winter.
Verbo
informal
C1
action
6
make something feel more comfortable
to make something feel warm and comfortable
Schema d'uso:
cozy up [a room/space]; cozy [something] (up) with [lights/cushions/etc.]
Errore comune:
More common as 'cozy up' than 'cozy' alone; 'cozify' is sometimes used online but is less standard.
Sinonimi
warm up (Can mean literally heat, or make more welcoming; less specifically about comfort.)
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make inviting (Neutral paraphrase; less casual.)
Contrari
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.)
Collocazioni
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
Temi
home
|daily_life
|design
Esempi
- They cozied up the room with candles and soft blankets.
- A few plants can really cozy up a space.
- We tried to cozy the patio up for the evening.
Esempi per chi studia
- We cozied up the room with pillows.
Grammatica
Forma base
cozy
IPA
GB/kˈoʊzi/
US/kˈoʊzi/
Sillabe e accento
cozy (1 sillaba)
Stress on 1st syllable (cozy)
Forme flesse
Adjective
- Base: cozy
- Comparative: cozier
- Superlative: coziest
Noun
- Base: cozy
- Plural: cozies
Famiglia di parole
Espressioni
cozy up
1/kˈoʊzi ˈʌp/
phrasal verb
get comfortable; cuddle close
to sit or lie comfortably, often close to someone
Esempi
- 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.
cozy up
1/kˈoʊzi ˈʌp/
phrasal verb
move close for warmth or comfort
to sit or lie close to be warm and comfortable
Esempi
- 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.
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
Esempi
- 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.
cozy up with something
1/kˈoʊzi ˈʌp wˈɪθ sˈʌmθɪŋ/
fixed phrase
relax with something comforting
to get comfortable and enjoy something
Esempi
- 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.
get cozy
1/ɡˈɛt kˈoʊzi/
fixed phrase
informal
make yourself comfortable
to become comfortable and relaxed
Esempi
- 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.
make yourself cozy
1/mˈeɪk jʊɹsˈɛlf kˈoʊzi/
fixed phrase
settle in comfortably
sit down and feel comfortable
Esempi
- 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.