cozy
gb/kˈoʊzi/ us/kˈoʊzi/
B1
Anglų
otthonos, kényelmes, meghitt, kuckós, barátságos, bensőséges, túl szoros, gyanúsan szoros, összefonódott, teáskanna-melegítő, otthonosabbá tesz, barátságosabbá tesz, meghittebbé tesz
B1
1
Vartosenos šablonas:
[place/thing] is cozy; feel cozy; cozy [weather/clothes/blanket]
We sat by the fireplace in a cozy little living room.
A kandalló mellett ültünk egy otthonos kis nappaliban.
This blanket is so cozy on cold nights.
Ez a takaró nagyon kényelmes és meleg a hideg éjszakákon.
The hotel room felt cozy and quiet.
Mokymuisi skirti pavyzdžiai
My bed is cozy.
Az ágyam kényelmes.
This sweater is cozy and warm.
Ez a pulóver kényelmes és meleg.
Dažna klaida:
Learners may overuse cozy for any 'nice' place; it usually suggests warmth and comfort (often in a small or sheltered space).
Reikšmė
comfortably warm and pleasant
Kolokacijos
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
Sinonimai
comfortable (More general; does not always suggest warmth.)
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snug (Often emphasizes warmth and a close, tucked-in feeling.)
Antonimai
uncomfortable (Not physically pleasant or relaxing.)
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cold (Lacking warmth; the opposite feeling cozy often implies.)
Temos
daily_life
|home
|comfort
|weather
Apibrėžimas
warm and comfortable in a nice way
Comfortable, warm, and pleasant, especially in a way that makes you feel relaxed and safe.
B1
2
Vartosenos šablonas:
a cozy [corner/space/nook]; cozy little [place]
They found a cozy little cabin near the lake.
Találtak egy kuckós kis faházat a tó közelében.
There’s a cozy nook by the window where you can read.
Az ablak mellett van egy kuckós kis zug, ahol olvasni lehet.
The café is small but cozy.
Mokymuisi skirti pavyzdžiai
The restaurant is cozy.
Az étterem otthonos.
I like this cozy corner.
Szeretem ezt a kuckós sarkot.
Dažna klaida:
Cozy is usually positive; if a space feels too small in a bad way, English more often uses 'cramped' or 'tiny.'
Reikšmė
small, snug, and sheltered
Kolokacijos
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
Sinonimai
snug (Closer in meaning; often highlights a tucked-in, enclosed feeling.)
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compact (Neutral and practical; not necessarily warm or inviting.)
Antonimai
spacious (Large and open rather than snug.)
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cramped (Small in an uncomfortable way.)
Temos
home
|travel
|daily_life
Apibrėžimas
small and comfortable
Small and pleasantly snug, often in a way that feels sheltered or enclosed.
B2
3
Vartosenos šablonas:
a cozy [chat/dinner/atmosphere]; (be) cozy with [someone]
It was a cozy dinner with just a few close friends.
Meghitt vacsora volt, csak néhány közeli baráttal.
We had a cozy chat over tea before she left.
Indulása előtt teázás közben volt egy meghitt beszélgetésünk.
The bar has a cozy, welcoming atmosphere.
Mokymuisi skirti pavyzdžiai
We had a cozy evening at home.
Meghitt esténk volt otthon.
Dažna klaida:
Cozy about people can suggest closeness; in some contexts it can be misunderstood as romantic, so choose context carefully.
Reikšmė
friendly and pleasantly informal
Kolokacijos
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
Sinonimai
intimate (Stronger; can suggest privacy or romance.)
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friendly (Broader; does not necessarily suggest warmth or closeness.)
Antonimai
formal (More official and less relaxed.)
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distant (Not emotionally close or friendly.)
Temos
relationships
|emotions
|social_life
Apibrėžimas
friendly and relaxed (not formal)
Friendly and comfortable in a way that feels pleasantly intimate or informal.
C1
4
Vartosenos šablonas:
a cozy relationship (between [group A] and [group B]); (be) too cozy with [someone]
Critics say the agency has a cozy relationship with the industry it regulates.
A bírálók szerint az ügynökség túl szoros kapcsolatban áll azzal az iparággal, amelyet szabályoz.
The report questioned how cozy the contractor had become with local officials.
A jelentés megkérdőjelezte, hogy a kivitelező mennyire került gyanúsan szoros kapcsolatba a helyi tisztviselőkkel.
They denied any cozy deals behind closed doors.
Mokymuisi skirti pavyzdžiai
They are too cozy with the company.
Túl szoros kapcsolatban állnak a céggel.
Dažna klaida:
This meaning is often negative; don't use it when you mean simply 'friendly' unless the context makes the positive meaning clear.
Reikšmė
too close in a suspicious way
Kolokacijos
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
Sinonimai
chummy (Informal and often disapproving; suggests excessive friendliness.)
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collusive (More formal and specific; implies secret cooperation to deceive.)
Antonimai
independent (Not influenced or controlled by a close relationship.)
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impartial (Not favoring one side; free from bias.)
Temos
politics
|business
|law
|media
Apibrėžimas
too friendly or connected in a bad way
Uncomfortably or suspiciously close, especially in a way that suggests favoritism, improper influence, or a lack of independence.
DAIKTAVARDIS
B2
5
Vartosenos šablonas:
a cozy for [a teapot]
She put a cozy over the teapot to keep the tea hot.
Rátette a teáskanna-melegítőt a kannára, hogy a tea forró maradjon.
My grandmother knitted a bright red tea cozy.
A nagymamám egy élénkpiros teáskanna-melegítőt kötött.
The shop sells cups, saucers, and teapot cozies.
Mokymuisi skirti pavyzdžiai
We use a tea cozy in winter.
Télen teáskanna-melegítőt használunk.
Dažna klaida:
This noun is most commonly used in the phrase 'tea cozy.'
Reikšmė
padded cover to keep tea warm
Kolokacijos
a tea cozy
|a knitted cozy
|a teapot cozy
|put a cozy on the teapot
|a handmade cozy
|a padded cozy
Sinonimai
teapot cover (More descriptive; less common as a set term.)
Antonimai
lid (A lid covers the top; a cozy insulates the outside to keep heat in.)
Temos
home
|food_and_drink
Apibrėžimas
a cover that keeps a teapot warm
A padded cover used to keep a teapot or other container warm.
VEIKSMAŽODIS
C1
INFORMAL
6
Vartosenos šablonas:
cozy up [a room/space]; cozy [something] (up) with [lights/cushions/etc.]
They cozied up the room with candles and soft blankets.
Gyertyákkal és puha takarókkal tették otthonosabbá a szobát.
A few plants can really cozy up a space.
Néhány növény igazán otthonosabbá tud tenni egy teret.
We tried to cozy the patio up for the evening.
Mokymuisi skirti pavyzdžiai
We cozied up the room with pillows.
Párnákkal tettük otthonosabbá a szobát.
Dažna klaida:
More common as 'cozy up' than 'cozy' alone; 'cozify' is sometimes used online but is less standard.
Reikšmė
make something feel more comfortable
Kolokacijos
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
Sinonimai
warm up (Can mean literally heat, or make more welcoming; less specifically about comfort.)
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make inviting (Neutral paraphrase; less casual.)
Antonimai
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.)
Temos
home
|daily_life
|design
Apibrėžimas
to make something feel warm and comfortable
To make a place or situation feel warmer, more comfortable, or more inviting.
Gramatika
Pagrindinė forma
cozy
IPA
GB/kˈoʊzi/
US/kˈoʊzi/
Skiemenys ir kirčiavimas
cozy (1 skiemuo)
Stress on 1st syllable (cozy)
Žodžio formos
Adjective
- Base: cozy
- Comparative: cozier
- Superlative: coziest
Noun
- Base: cozy
- Plural: cozies
Žodžių šeima
Posakiai
cozy up
1/kˈoʊzi ˈʌp/
phrasal verb
get comfortable; cuddle close
to sit or lie comfortably, often close to someone
Pavyzdžiai
- 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.
Mokymuisi skirti pavyzdžiai
- I cozied up on the couch.
- The dog cozied up next to me.
cozy up
1/kˈoʊzi ˈʌp/
phrasal verb
move close for warmth or comfort
to sit or lie close to be warm and comfortable
Pavyzdžiai
- 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.
Mokymuisi skirti pavyzdžiai
- I cozy up on the sofa.
- The dog cozied up next to me.
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
Pavyzdžiai
- 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.
Mokymuisi skirti pavyzdžiai
- He cozied up to the manager to get a raise.
cozy up with something
1/kˈoʊzi ˈʌp wˈɪθ sˈʌmθɪŋ/
fixed phrase
relax with something comforting
to get comfortable and enjoy something
Pavyzdžiai
- 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.
Mokymuisi skirti pavyzdžiai
- I cozy up with a book at night.
get cozy
1/ɡˈɛt kˈoʊzi/
fixed phrase
informal
make yourself comfortable
to become comfortable and relaxed
Pavyzdžiai
- 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.
Mokymuisi skirti pavyzdžiai
- I get cozy on the couch.
make yourself cozy
1/mˈeɪk jʊɹsˈɛlf kˈoʊzi/
fixed phrase
settle in comfortably
sit down and feel comfortable
Pavyzdžiai
- 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.
Mokymuisi skirti pavyzdžiai
- Make yourself cozy on the sofa.