cozy
warm and comfortable in a nice way
Comfortable, warm, and pleasant, especially in a way that makes you feel relaxed and safe.
small and comfortable
Small and pleasantly snug, often in a way that feels sheltered or enclosed.
friendly and relaxed (not formal)
Friendly and comfortable in a way that feels pleasantly intimate or informal.
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.
a cover that keeps a teapot warm
A padded cover used to keep a teapot or other container warm.
to make something feel warm and comfortable
To make a place or situation feel warmer, more comfortable, or more inviting.
- Base: cozy
- Comparative: cozier
- Superlative: coziest
- Base: cozy
- Plural: cozies
cozy up
1get comfortable; cuddle close
to sit or lie comfortably, often close to someone
- 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.
- I cozied up on the couch.
- The dog cozied up next to me.
cozy up
1move close for warmth or comfort
to sit or lie close to be warm and comfortable
- 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.
- I cozy up on the sofa.
- The dog cozied up next to me.
cozy up to someone
1try to gain someone’s favor
to be extra friendly to get a benefit
- 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.
- He cozied up to the manager to get a raise.
cozy up with something
1relax with something comforting
to get comfortable and enjoy something
- 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.
- I cozy up with a book at night.
get cozy
1make yourself comfortable
to become comfortable and relaxed
- 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.
- I get cozy on the couch.
make yourself cozy
1settle in comfortably
sit down and feel comfortable
- 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.
- Make yourself cozy on the sofa.