cozy
word
/ˈkoʊzi/
KOH-zee
/ˈkəʊzi/
KOH-zee
Definition
Describes a place or feeling that is warm, comfortable, and pleasant, making you feel relaxed and at home.
Usage & Nuances
Informal and positive, often used for small, comfortable spaces like 'cozy room' or 'cozy café'. Implies warmth, sometimes emotional closeness. Not usually used for large spaces. Also spelled 'cosy' in British English.
Spanish: acogedor - cómodo (ambiente)Portuguese (BR): aconchegante - confortável (ambiente)Portuguese (PT): acolhedor - confortável (ambiente)Chinese (Simplified): 舒适的 - 温馨的Chinese (Traditional): 舒適的 - 溫馨的Hindi: आरामदायक - सुखद (वातावरण)Arabic: مريح - دافئ (جو)Bengali: আরামদায়ক - স্বচ্ছন্দপূর্ণRussian: уютныйJapanese: 居心地がいい - くつろげるVietnamese: ấm cúngKorean: 아늑한Turkish: samimi - sıcak - rahatUrdu: آرام دہ - پُرسکونIndonesian: nyaman - hangat
Example Sentences
The living room feels cozy with the fireplace on.
basic
She made her bedroom cozy with soft blankets.
basic
We had a cozy dinner at home.
basic
I love curling up with a book in a cozy chair.
natural
That little café on the corner is so cozy in the winter.
natural
Let's stay inside and have a cozy movie night.
natural