coziness
gb/kˈoʊzinəs/ us/kˈoʊzinəs/
B1
Engelska
otthonos érzés, meghittség, otthonosság, meghitt hangulat, túl szoros kapcsolat, összefonódás
SUBSTANTIV
B1
1
meghittség
B2
Användningsmönster:
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.
Exempel för inlärare
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.
Vanligt misstag:
Learners sometimes confuse coziness (a comfortable feeling) with convenience (easy to use or access).
Betydelse
warm, comfortable feeling
Ordkombinationer
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
Synonymer
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.)
Antonymer
discomfort (the opposite feeling of not being comfortable.)
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chill (suggests unpleasant coldness rather than warmth.)
Teman
daily_life
|home
|emotions
Definition
a warm and comfortable feeling
A pleasant feeling of warmth, comfort, and relaxation.
SUBSTANTIV
B2
2
otthonosság
B2
Användningsmönster:
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.
Exempel för inlärare
This room has a lot of coziness.
Ez a szoba nagyon otthonos.
Candles give the house coziness.
A gyertyáktól otthonosabb lesz a ház.
Vanligt misstag:
Coziness is usually positive; it does not mean 'small' by itself (though small places can feel cozy).
Betydelse
inviting comfortable atmosphere
Ordkombinationer
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
Synonymer
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.)
Antonymer
austerity (suggests a plain, strict, or bare atmosphere.)
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coldness (suggests an unwelcoming feel (literally or figuratively).)
Teman
home
|design
|daily_life
Definition
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.
SUBSTANTIV
C1
3
Användningsmönster:
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.
Exempel för inlärare
People complained about the coziness between the company and the officials.
Sokan kifogásolták a cég és a hivatalnokok közötti túl szoros kapcsolatot.
Vanligt misstag:
In this sense, coziness can sound critical; it may suggest favoritism or lack of independence.
Betydelse
close relationship, sometimes improper
Ordkombinationer
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
Synonymer
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.)
Antonymer
distance (lack of close connection or involvement.)
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independence (acting without undue influence from others.)
Teman
relationships
|politics
|business
Definition
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.
Grammatik
Grundform
coziness
IPA
GB/kˈoʊzinəs/
US/kˈoʊzinəs/
Stavelser och betoning
co - zi - ness (3 stavelser)
Stress on 1st syllable (co)
Ordformer
Noun
- Base: coziness
- Plural: coziness
Ordfamilj
Uttryck
a cozy night in
1/ə kˈoʊzi nˈaɪt ˈɪn/
fixed phrase
relaxing evening at home
a relaxing evening at home
Exempel
- 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.
Exempel för inlärare
- Let’s have a cozy night in.
cozy corner
1/kˈoʊzi kˈɔɹnɚ/
fixed phrase
small comfortable place to sit
a small, comfortable place
Exempel
- 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.
Exempel för inlärare
- 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
Exempel
- 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.
Exempel för inlärare
- 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
Exempel
- 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.
Exempel för inlärare
- 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
Exempel
- 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.
Exempel för inlärare
- He cozied up to his manager.