cosy

 Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English 5++朗文当代英语 5++LDOCE 5++朗文 5++co·sy1 British English, cozy American English /ˈkəʊzi $ ˈkoʊzi/ ●●○ adjective  1  COMFORTABLEa place that is cosy is small, comfortable, and warm 小而温暖舒适的 The living room was warm and cosy. 客厅暖和又舒适。► see thesaurus at comfortable2  RELAXEDa situation that is cosy is comfortable and friendly 友好的，融洽的 a cosy chat 亲切的闲聊3  FRIENDhaving a close connection or relationship, especially one you do not approve of 密切的；互相勾结的 He was accused of being too cosy with some clients. 他因为和几个客户关系过于密切而受到指责。 —cosily adverb —cosiness noun [uncountable]

Examples from the Corpus

cosy• The fire had been lit and the room looked bright and cosy.• It wasn't as cosy as Mrs Burbanks' guest house or even as Highbury.• Most people like some form of bedside lighting - either for reading in bed or simply to create a cosy atmosphere.• Sexy underwear's got nothing on thermal britches and vests when it comes to keeping you cosy in the depths of winter.• They all liked the cosy life.• The flickering lamp above their heads and the patches of colour round the walls gave the room a cosy lived-in air.• The bar is warm and cosy, with an open fire and oak beams.warm and cosy• The fire in the compact range was burning slowly, and the room was warm and cosy.• I felt warm and cosy and contented.• A police cell, when you were so warm and cosy in our house?• Our homes are warm and cosy on even the coldest day, and well ventilated during the summer months.• In the warm and cosy sitting-room Fred Bradley put down the evening paper and stared moodily into the bright fire.• The bar is warm and cosy, with an open fire and oak beams.cosy2 British English, cozy American English verb (cosied, cosying, cosies)  n1 cosy up phrasal verb a) to sit so that you are touching someone, because you love them or for warmth SYN snuggleb) to get into a warm and comfortable position SYN snuggle up When it’s cold outside, why not cosy up with a good book?n2 cosy up to somebody phrasal verb to try to have a friendly relationship with someone, especially someone more powerful than you – used to show disapproval He was accused of cosying up to the dictator.

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cosy3 noun (plural cosies) [countable] British English  1 DFUa covering for a teapot that keeps the tea inside from getting cold too quickly 〔茶壶的〕保暖罩 a tea cosy 茶壶保暖罩

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cosy

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co‧sy¹ British English, cozy American English /ˈkəʊzi $ ˈkoʊzi/ adjective
1. a place that is cosy is small, comfortable, and warm:
    The living room was warm and cosy.
2. a situation that is cosy is comfortable and friendly:
    a cosy chat
3. having a close connection or relationship, especially one you do not approve of:
    He was accused of being too cosy with some clients.
—cosily adverb
—cosiness noun [uncountable]
     

THESAURUS

   ▪ comfortable making you feel physically relaxed, and not too hard, hot, cold etc. Also used about people feeling physically relaxed: The hotel was very comfortable. | I tried to get into a more comfortable position.
   ▪ comfy informal comfortable – used especially about furniture and clothes: a comfy armchair | These shoes are very comfy. | Are you comfy?
   ▪ cosy British English, cozy American English comfortable and warm – used especially about small rooms, houses etc: There’s a cosy lounge with a real fire. | a cozy apartment
   ▪ snug small, warm, and comfortable, especially in a way that makes you feel protected – used especially about rooms, houses etc. Also used about people feeling warm and comfortable: It was very cold outside, but our tents were snug and warm. | She wished she was back in her snug little house. | I’m snug as a rug in here! (=very snug – an informal use BrE)
   ▪ smooth a smooth journey is comfortable because your car or plane does not shake, or the sea is not rough: Did you have a smooth flight? | a smooth crossing

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cosy² noun (plural cosies) [countable] British English
a covering for a teapot that keeps the tea inside from getting cold too quickly:
    a tea cosy