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1co·zy (US) or Brit co·sy Listen to audio/ˈkoʊzi/ adjective
co·zi·er; co·zi·est
[also more cozy; most cozy] 1 a : small, comfortable, and warm
a cozy restaurant/cottage The room was warm and cozy.sometimes used in a joking or ironic way to describe a place that is not pleasant or comfortable She glanced around the cramped apartment and said, Well, isn't this cozy?
b : friendly and pleasant
We had a cozy dinner with the whole family. I spent a cozy evening reading in front of the fire. a cozy chat
2 often disapproving : suggesting or showing a closeness between two people, groups, businesses, etc. : very close
He claims that there is a cozy arrangement/relationship between the police and the drug dealers.often + with His political opponents accuse him of getting/being too cozy with powerful companies.
— co·zi·ly (US) or Brit co·si·ly Listen to audio/ˈkoʊzəli/ adverb
The children were snuggled cozily in their beds.
— co·zi·ness (US) or Brit co·si·ness noun [noncount]
We were charmed by the coziness of the little cottage.

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