co´zi|ly

co´zi|ly
co|zy «KOH zee», adjective, -zi|er, -zi|est, noun, plural -zies, intransitive verb, -zied, -zy|ing.
–adj.
warm and comfortable; snug: »

She likes to read in a cozy corner near the fireplace.

SYNONYM(S): See syn. under snug. (Cf.snug)
–n.
a padded cloth cover to keep a teapot warm: »

knitted tea cozies for our precious teapot (Atlantic).

–v.i. cozy up to,
Informal. to attempt to gain favor with. Also, cosey, cosie, cosy.
[apparently < Scandinavian (compare Norwegian koselig)]
co´zi|ly, adverb.
co´zi|ness, noun.

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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