cozy
/ˈkoʊzi/
noun
- A cover or sleeve that keeps a teapot, egg, or other item warm.
- He bought a decorative cozy for his coffee mug.
- The egg cozy kept the boiled egg warm until breakfast was ready.
- She knitted a cozy for the teapot to keep the tea hot longer.
verb
- To make someone feel comfortable or to try to gain favor by being friendly.
- They cozied their way into the group by offering to help with the project.
- She cozied the baby into a warm blanket before putting him to bed.
- The new employee tried to cozy up to the boss by bringing coffee every morning.
adjective
- Warm, comfortable, and relaxing, especially in a small or enclosed space.
- We found a cozy little restaurant with a fireplace and good food.
- She wore a cozy sweater and drank hot chocolate on the porch.
- The bedroom was small but cozy, with a soft bed and dim lighting.
- Having a close, friendly, and comfortable atmosphere, especially in a relationship or group.
- They had a cozy chat over coffee about their childhood memories.
- The team had a cozy relationship with their manager, which made work enjoyable.
- It was a cozy evening with just a few close friends around the table.
- Easy and convenient, sometimes in a way that avoids difficulty or risk.
- The politician was criticized for having a cozy arrangement with big corporations.
- The agreement was too cozy for the investors, leaving customers at a disadvantage.
- He found a cozy job that required little effort but paid well.
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