cozy

Meanings

• adjective

  Providing a feeling of comfort, warmth, and relaxation.

  - "The living room was cozy and inviting."
  - "The cozy cabin in the woods was perfect for a winter getaway."

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Pronunciation

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Synonyms

snug

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with cozy
toesy , dozy , joysie

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Variants

List of all variants of cozy that leads to same result
cozier , coziest , cozily , coziness , cozinesses , cozy , cozies , cosier , cosies , cosiest , cosy , cozied up , cozies up , cozy up , cozying up

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Etymology

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Originally meant 'pleasantly crowded', from Old Norse kausa 'desire, urge'. The modern sense developed in the late 18th century.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'cozy mystery' was first popularized by Agatha Christie's Hercule Poirot novels.

2. The word 'cozy' is often used to describe the setting of children's stories, particularly those featuring animals.

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Related Concepts

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1. comfortable: Related concept, synonym of cozy, but less specific in terms of the feeling of relaxation and warmth.

2. hygge: A Danish concept closely related to cozy, focusing on creating a warm, comfortable, and inviting atmosphere in one's home.

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Culture

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Cozy has been used extensively in literature, particularly in describing settings for novels and short stories. The term 'cozy mystery' refers to a subgenre of crime fiction where the setting is typically a comfortable, homey environment.

How to Memorize "cozy"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a warm, inviting living room with soft furniture, a fireplace, and a cup of hot tea.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'cozy' with feelings of comfort, warmth, and relaxation.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the phrase 'Cozy means comfort, warmth, and a sense of home.'

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