COSY


Meaning of COSY in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ koʊzi ]

( cosier, cosiest)

Note: in AM, use 'cozy'

1.

A house or room that is cosy is comfortable and warm.

Downstairs there’s a breakfast room and guests can relax in the cosy bar.

= homely

ADJ

• co‧si‧ly

We took time to relax in the cosily decorated drawing room.

ADV

2.

If you are cosy , you are comfortable and warm.

They like to make sure their guests are comfortable and cosy.

ADJ : v-link ADJ

• co‧si‧ly

He was settled cosily in the corner with an arm round Lynda.

ADV : ADV after v

3.

You use cosy to describe activities that are pleasant and friendly, and involve people who know each other well.

...a cosy chat between friends...

= intimate

ADJ

• co‧si‧ly

...chatting cosily with friends over coffee.

ADV : ADV with v

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