cosiness
gb/kˈoʊsɪns/ us/kˈoʊsɪns/
B2
İngilizce
otthonosság, közvetlenség, meghittség, összefonódás, túl szoros kapcsolat
İSIM
B2
1
otthonosság
B2
Kullanım kalıbı:
the cosiness of [place/room/home]
The soft lighting gave the living room a gentle cosiness.
A lágy világítás finom, otthonos hangulatot adott a nappalinak.
I love the cosiness of staying in on a rainy evening with a book.
Imádom azt az otthonos érzést, amikor egy esős estén egy könyvvel otthon maradok.
They tried to bring some cosiness to the flat with rugs and lamps.
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The room has a nice cosiness.
A szobának kellemesen otthonos hangulata van.
I like the cosiness of my home in winter.
Szeretem, milyen otthonos a lakásom télen.
Sık yapılan hata:
Cosiness is the usual British spelling; coziness is the usual American spelling. Don’t confuse it with cozy/cosy (adjective).
Anlam
warm, comfortable atmosphere
Eşdizimler
the cosiness of the room
|domestic cosiness
|winter cosiness
|a feeling of cosiness
|add to the cosiness
|create cosiness
|a sense of cosiness
|evening cosiness
|a cosy fire and cosiness
|homely cosiness
Eş anlamlılar
snugness (emphasizes being pleasantly sheltered and warm.)
|
comfort (broader; not limited to atmosphere or surroundings.)
Zıt anlamlılar
bleakness (suggests a cold, empty, or unwelcoming atmosphere.)
|
discomfort (the opposite feeling of ease and warmth.)
Konular
home
|comfort
|daily_life
|emotions
Tanım
a warm and comfortable feeling, especially at home
The quality of being cosy; a warm, comfortable, and pleasant feeling or atmosphere, especially in a home or room.
İSIM
C1
2
közvetlenség
B2
meghittség
C1
Kullanım kalıbı:
a cosiness between [people/groups]
There was a natural cosiness among the old friends as they caught up.
A régi barátok között természetes közvetlenség volt, miközben meséltek egymásnak, mi történt velük.
Despite the small talk, he felt no cosiness with his new colleagues.
A csevegés ellenére sem érzett közvetlenséget az új kollégáival.
The film captures the cosiness of family life without sentimentalising it.
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I felt cosiness with my classmates.
Közvetlenséget éreztem az osztálytársaimmal.
There was cosiness between the neighbours.
Közvetlenség volt a szomszédok között.
Sık yapılan hata:
Cosiness can describe relationships, not just rooms; in some contexts it can sound slightly critical (too familiar).
Anlam
friendly intimacy between people
Eşdizimler
a cosiness between them
|a certain cosiness
|a new cosiness
|an air of cosiness
|easy cosiness
|family cosiness
|social cosiness
|their cosiness
|a surprising cosiness
|a cosy cosiness
Eş anlamlılar
warmth (often emotional rather than about closeness in a small group.)
|
camaraderie (more about friendly companionship, often among colleagues or a team.)
Zıt anlamlılar
distance (lack of emotional closeness or friendliness.)
|
formality (a more official manner that avoids intimacy.)
Konular
relationships
|emotions
|social
Tanım
a warm, friendly closeness with other people
A feeling of relaxed friendliness and closeness, especially in a small group or relationship.
İSIM
C1
FORMAL
3
Kullanım kalıbı:
cosiness between [institution A] and [institution B]
The report warned about cosiness between the watchdog and the companies it oversees.
A jelentés a felügyeleti szerv és az általa ellenőrzött cégek közötti összefonódásra figyelmeztetett.
Opposition MPs accused the minister of cosiness with corporate donors.
Az ellenzéki képviselők a vállalati adományozókkal való összefonódással vádolták a minisztert.
New rules were introduced to reduce cosiness in the tendering process.
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People complained about cosiness between the company and the government.
Az emberek a cég és a kormány közötti összefonódásra panaszkodtak.
Sık yapılan hata:
In politics/business writing, cosiness often suggests something suspicious or unhealthy, not something pleasant.
Anlam
overly close relationship (disapproving)
Eşdizimler
unhealthy cosiness
|excessive cosiness
|cosiness between regulators and industry
|cosiness between government and business
|criticise the cosiness
|concerns about cosiness
|allegations of cosiness
|end the cosiness
|political cosiness
|institutional cosiness
Eş anlamlılar
collusion (stronger; suggests secret, dishonest cooperation.)
|
cronyism (emphasizes favouring friends in appointments or benefits.)
Zıt anlamlılar
independence (freedom from influence or special treatment.)
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impartiality (fairness and lack of bias in decisions.)
Konular
business
|politics
|society
|ethics
Tanım
a relationship that is too close and may be unfair
A close relationship between people or organizations that seems too familiar or cooperative and may reduce independence or lead to unfair influence.
Dil bilgisi
Sözlük biçimi
cosiness
IPA
GB/kˈoʊsɪns/
US/kˈoʊsɪns/
Heceler ve vurgu
co - si - ness (3 hece)
Stress on 1st syllable (co)
Kelime biçimleri
Noun
- Base: cosiness
- Plural: cosiness
Kelime ailesi
İfadeler
cosiness between [a] and [b]
1/kˈoʊsɪns bɪtwˈin ə ˈænd bˈi/
fixed phrase
formal
too-close relationship (often critical)
a relationship that is very close (often too close)
Örnekler
- Journalists questioned the cosiness between the contractor and the department.
- The inquiry looked into cosiness between officials and lobbyists.
- Voters were uneasy about the apparent cosiness between the mayor and developers.
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- There was cosiness between the two companies.
cosiness factor
1/kˈoʊsɪns fˈæktɚ/
fixed phrase
how cosy something feels
how warm and comfortable something feels
Örnekler
- Candles and blankets really increase the cosiness factor.
- We chose that café for its cosiness factor on cold days.
- The hotel is modern, but it doesn’t have much of a cosiness factor.
Öğrenenler için örnekler
- This room has a high cosiness factor.