coziness
gb/kˈoʊzinəs/ us/kˈoʊzinəs/
B1
Engels
otthonos érzés, meghittség, otthonosság, meghitt hangulat, túl szoros kapcsolat, összefonódás
ZELFSTANDIG NAAMWOORD
B1
1
meghittség
B2
Gebruikspatroon:
the coziness of [a place/occasion]
The soft lighting and the crackling fire gave the room a comforting coziness.
A lágy világítás és a pattogó tűz megnyugtató meghittséget adott a szobának.
After the long hike, she loved the coziness of a hot shower and clean pajamas.
A hosszú túra után imádta a forró zuhany és a tiszta pizsama jóleső kényelmét.
He missed the coziness of home while he was away on business.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
I like the coziness of this café.
Szeretem azt az otthonos érzést, amit ez a kávézó ad.
The blanket gives me coziness.
A takarótól jóleső, otthonos érzésem van.
Veelgemaakte fout:
Learners sometimes confuse coziness (a comfortable feeling) with convenience (easy to use or access).
Betekenis
warm, comfortable feeling
Woordcombinaties
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
Synoniemen
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.)
Antoniemen
discomfort (the opposite feeling of not being comfortable.)
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chill (suggests unpleasant coldness rather than warmth.)
Thema's
daily_life
|home
|emotions
Definitie
a warm and comfortable feeling
A pleasant feeling of warmth, comfort, and relaxation.
ZELFSTANDIG NAAMWOORD
B2
2
otthonosság
B2
Gebruikspatroon:
coziness in [a room/space]
She chose thick curtains and warm colors to increase the coziness of the bedroom.
Vastag függönyöket és meleg színeket választott, hogy otthonosabbá tegye a hálószobát.
The little bookstore had a quiet coziness that made people want to linger.
A kis könyvesboltnak csendes, meghitt hangulata volt, amitől az emberek szívesen elidőztek benne.
Plants and rugs can add coziness to an otherwise plain apartment.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
This room has a lot of coziness.
Ez a szoba nagyon otthonos.
Candles give the house coziness.
A gyertyáktól otthonosabb lesz a ház.
Veelgemaakte fout:
Coziness is usually positive; it does not mean 'small' by itself (though small places can feel cozy).
Betekenis
inviting comfortable atmosphere
Woordcombinaties
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
Synoniemen
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.)
Antoniemen
austerity (suggests a plain, strict, or bare atmosphere.)
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coldness (suggests an unwelcoming feel (literally or figuratively).)
Thema's
home
|design
|daily_life
Definitie
when a place feels warm and nice
The quality of a place or situation that makes it feel warm, safe, and pleasant to be in.
ZELFSTANDIG NAAMWOORD
C1
3
Gebruikspatroon:
coziness between [two people/groups]
The report criticized the coziness between the watchdog and the industry it was supposed to oversee.
A jelentés bírálta a felügyeleti szerv és az általa felügyelendő iparág közötti összefonódást.
Some voters worry about the candidate’s coziness with big donors.
Egyes választókat aggaszt a jelölt túl szoros kapcsolata a nagy adományozókkal.
There was an awkward coziness between the two departments that made oversight difficult.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
People complained about the coziness between the company and the officials.
Sokan kifogásolták a cég és a hivatalnokok közötti túl szoros kapcsolatot.
Veelgemaakte fout:
In this sense, coziness can sound critical; it may suggest favoritism or lack of independence.
Betekenis
close relationship, sometimes improper
Woordcombinaties
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
Synoniemen
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.)
Antoniemen
distance (lack of close connection or involvement.)
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independence (acting without undue influence from others.)
Thema's
relationships
|politics
|business
Definitie
a very close relationship (sometimes too close)
A relationship that is very friendly and close, sometimes implying an uncomfortably close or improper connection between people or groups.
Grammatica
Lemmavorm
coziness
IPA
GB/kˈoʊzinəs/
US/kˈoʊzinəs/
Lettergrepen en klemtoon
co - zi - ness (3 lettergrepen)
Stress on 1st syllable (co)
Woordvormen
Noun
- Base: coziness
- Plural: coziness
Woordfamilie
Uitdrukkingen
a cozy night in
1/ə kˈoʊzi nˈaɪt ˈɪn/
fixed phrase
relaxing evening at home
a relaxing evening at home
Voorbeelden
- 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.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
- Let’s have a cozy night in.
cozy corner
1/kˈoʊzi kˈɔɹnɚ/
fixed phrase
small comfortable place to sit
a small, comfortable place
Voorbeelden
- 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.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
- I read in a cozy corner.
cozy up
1/kˈoʊzi ˈʌp/
phrasal verb
get comfortable; cuddle close
to sit or lie comfortably, often close to someone
Voorbeelden
- 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.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
- 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
Voorbeelden
- 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.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
- I cozy up on the sofa.
- The dog cozied up next to me.
cozy up to
1/kˈoʊzi ˈʌp tə/
phrasal verb
informal
flatter to gain advantage
to be extra friendly to get something
Voorbeelden
- 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.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
- He cozied up to his manager.