coziness
gb/kˈoʊzinəs/ us/kˈoʊzinəs/
B1
英語
語義
0件の語義
名詞
B1
state
1
warm, comfortable feeling
a warm and comfortable feeling
用法パターン：
the coziness of [a place/occasion]
よくある間違い：
Learners sometimes confuse coziness (a comfortable feeling) with convenience (easy to use or access).
類義語
comfort (broader and more general than coziness.)
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snugness (emphasizes being pleasantly warm and protected.)
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warmth (can be physical or emotional; less specific than coziness.)
対義語
discomfort (the opposite feeling of not being comfortable.)
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chill (suggests unpleasant coldness rather than warmth.)
コロケーション
a sense of coziness
|a feeling of coziness
|instant coziness
|winter coziness
|simple coziness
|pure coziness
|create coziness
|bring coziness
|add coziness
|coziness and warmth
テーマ
daily_life
|home
|emotions
例文
- The soft lighting and the crackling fire gave the room a comforting coziness.
- After the long hike, she loved the coziness of a hot shower and clean pajamas.
- He missed the coziness of home while he was away on business.
学習者向け例文
- I like the coziness of this café.
- The blanket gives me coziness.
名詞
B2
property
2
inviting comfortable atmosphere
when a place feels warm and nice
用法パターン：
coziness in [a room/space]
よくある間違い：
Coziness is usually positive; it does not mean 'small' by itself (though small places can feel cozy).
類義語
hominess (focuses on a place feeling like home.)
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snugness (suggests a small, warm, enclosed feel.)
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welcomingness (emphasizes friendliness and invitation more than physical comfort.)
対義語
austerity (suggests a plain, strict, or bare atmosphere.)
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coldness (suggests an unwelcoming feel (literally or figuratively).)
コロケーション
the coziness of the room
|living-room coziness
|cabin coziness
|holiday coziness
|rustic coziness
|coziness factor
|a touch of coziness
|layered coziness
|maximize coziness
|for added coziness
テーマ
home
|design
|daily_life
例文
- She chose thick curtains and warm colors to increase the coziness of the bedroom.
- The little bookstore had a quiet coziness that made people want to linger.
- Plants and rugs can add coziness to an otherwise plain apartment.
学習者向け例文
- This room has a lot of coziness.
- Candles give the house coziness.
名詞
C1
relation
3
close relationship, sometimes improper
a very close relationship (sometimes too close)
用法パターン：
coziness between [two people/groups]
よくある間違い：
In this sense, coziness can sound critical; it may suggest favoritism or lack of independence.
類義語
closeness (neutral; does not necessarily imply impropriety.)
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familiarity (can imply being too informal or over-friendly.)
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cronyism (stronger and clearly negative, suggesting unfair favoritism.)
対義語
distance (lack of close connection or involvement.)
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independence (acting without undue influence from others.)
コロケーション
political coziness
|unhealthy coziness
|question the coziness
|coziness between
|coziness with regulators
|coziness with management
|coziness with the press
|a troubling coziness
|accusations of coziness
|too much coziness
テーマ
relationships
|politics
|business
例文
- The report criticized the coziness between the watchdog and the industry it was supposed to oversee.
- Some voters worry about the candidate’s coziness with big donors.
- There was an awkward coziness between the two departments that made oversight difficult.
学習者向け例文
- People complained about the coziness between the company and the officials.
文法
表現
a cozy night in
1/ə kˈoʊzi nˈaɪt ˈɪn/
fixed phrase
relaxing evening at home
a relaxing evening at home
例文
- After a busy week, we planned a cozy night in with soup and a film.
- They chose a cozy night in instead of going out.
- A cozy night in sounded perfect once the rain started.
cozy corner
1/kˈoʊzi kˈɔɹnɚ/
fixed phrase
small comfortable place to sit
a small, comfortable place
例文
- She created a cozy corner by the window with a chair and a lamp.
- The café has a cozy corner where you can read in peace.
- He likes to work in a cozy corner of the library.
cozy up
1/kˈoʊzi ˈʌp/
phrasal verb
get comfortable; cuddle close
to sit or lie comfortably, often close to someone
例文
- 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
例文
- 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
1/kˈoʊzi ˈʌp tə/
phrasal verb
informal
flatter to gain advantage
to be extra friendly to get something
例文
- He tried to cozy up to the boss before the promotion decision.
- Some companies cozy up to politicians to influence policy.
- She refused to cozy up to anyone just to get ahead.