cozy
- 01 B1 Intermediate
adj.warm, comfortable, and making you feel relaxed and safe.
adj.giving a feeling of comfort, warmth, and relaxation. Often used to describe small, well-insulated spaces.
Simple“We spent the rainy afternoon in a cozy little café by the fireplace.”
In context“The cabin was remarkably cozy, with thick wool blankets and the gentle crackle of the wood stove providing a sanctuary from the blizzard outside.”
SynonymsAntonyms - 02 B2 Upper Intermediate
n.a soft cover put over a teapot or a boiled egg to keep it warm.
n.a padded or knitted cover used to insulate a container, typically a teapot, and retain its heat.
Simple“She knitted a colorful tea cozy to keep the pot warm during breakfast.”
In context“The traditional tea cozy, though often viewed as a quaint domestic relic, remains an effective tool for maintaining the ideal serving temperature of a brew.”
- 03 C1 Advanced
v.to try to become friendly with someone, often to get an advantage.
v.to give someone a feeling of intimacy or to ingratiate oneself with another person. Almost always used as the phrasal verb 'cozy up'.
Simple“He tried to cozy up to the boss to get a better office.”
In context“The lobbyist attempted to cozy up to the newly elected senator, hoping to secure a favorable hearing for the upcoming energy bill.”
UsageUsually appears as 'cozy up to [someone]'.
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