cosy(cozy)
UK: ˈkəʊzi | US: ˈkoʊzi
adj. comfortable, warm, and relaxing
adj. (of a relationship) close and friendly
vt. to make someone feel comfortable or at ease
The word "cosy" (also spelled "cozy" in American English) likely originated in Scots dialect in the early 18th century, meaning "snug" or "comfortable." Its exact root is uncertain, but it may derive from the Old Norse "kose sig" (to make oneself comfortable). The "-y" suffix is a common English adjectival ending. Over time, "cosy" expanded from describing physical comfort to emotional warmth (e.g., "a cosy friendship"). The spelling "cozy" became standard in the U.S., while "cosy" remains prevalent in British English.
The cottage had a cosy fireplace and soft blankets.
She enjoyed a cosy evening with her favorite book.
The two friends shared a cosy chat over tea.
He cosied up to the radiator to warm his hands.
The café’s dim lighting created a cosy atmosphere.