cosy

Meanings

• adjective

  Adjective used to describe a feeling of comfort and relaxation.

  - "The living room was cosy and inviting."
  - "After a long day, I like to come home to a cosy house."
  - "The cosy cabin in the woods was the perfect getaway."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈkoʊzi/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

snug

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with cosy
toesy , poesy , joesie , noesy

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Variants

List of all variants of cosy that leads to same result
cosier , cosies , cosiest , cosy , cozy

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Etymology

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Originally meant 'well-fitted' or 'close-fitting' in Old English and Middle English. The modern meaning of 'cosy' as 'comfortable' or 'homely' emerged in the late 19th century.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'cosy' has only one syllable, despite its lengthy spelling.

2. In the UK, 'cosy' is sometimes used to describe a murder mystery set in a small, closed community.

3. The opposite of 'cosy' is 'uncosy' or 'uncosy', which means the opposite of comfortable or homely.

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Related Concepts

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1. comfort: A feeling of contentment and freedom from pain, anxiety, or other sources of distress.

2. homeliness: The quality of being warm, inviting, and comfortable, particularly in a home or living space.

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Culture

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In literature, 'cosy' is often used to describe warm and welcoming environments, particularly in cozy mystery novels. In art, 'cosy' interiors are a popular theme in painting and interior design.

How to Memorize "cosy"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a warm, comfortable room with soft blankets and a fireplace. Visualize yourself relaxing in this cosy environment.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'cosy' with feelings of comfort, warmth, and relaxation. Think of a favourite memory of a cosy moment.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic phrase using the first letter of each definition: 'Cats Often Sit Yawning' for 'Comfortable, Cosy, Calm, Often, Sit, Yawning'.

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