cosiness

/ˈkəʊzinəs/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈkəʊzinəs/ (ame, ipa)

cosiness — noun

1. the warm and welcoming feeling that makes a place seem comfortable, safe, and ea

1.名詞C1
釋義

the warm and welcoming feeling that makes a place seem comfortable, safe, and easy to relax in

例句

The cabin's cosiness made Eve forget the rain outside.

pattern: the cosiness of a small place

Soft lamps and thick curtains gave the cafe a welcoming cosiness.

add cosiness to + room or building

同義詞
  • comfort

    broader and can describe physical ease without the small, home-like atmosphere that cosiness suggests

  • warmth

    focuses more on pleasant heat, while cosiness includes the inviting mood of a place

  • snugness

    stresses a small enclosed feeling more strongly than cosiness

反義詞
  • coldness

    the direct opposite in atmosphere or feeling

  • bleakness

    suggests a bare, unfriendly place rather than a welcoming one

文法句型

the cosiness of [place/object]

add cosiness to [room/home]

用法筆記

This sense usually describes the atmosphere of a room, home, or corner rather than a person's feelings on their own. It often appears with details such as light, blankets, wood, and small enclosed spaces.

常見錯誤

❌The flat feels very cosiness in winter.
✅The flat feels very cosy in winter.
💡Use cosy for the adjective; cosiness is the noun.
❌The room had many cosiness.
✅The room had a lot of cosiness.
💡Cosiness is uncountable and normally stays in the singular.

2. friendly closeness between people or groups that suits both sides, even though i

2.名詞C2
釋義

friendly closeness between people or groups that suits both sides, even though it may hide unfair or dishonest behaviour

例句

Reporters questioned the cosiness between the minister and casino owners.

cosiness between + two groups in public life

The judge denied any cosiness with the company seeking the contract.

deny any cosiness with + institution

同義詞
  • collusion

    stronger and more openly suggests secret dishonest cooperation

  • cronyism

    focuses on giving advantages to friends rather than the general closeness itself

  • closeness

    neutral in itself; cosiness becomes negative because it implies convenience and partiality

反義詞

文法句型

cosiness between [people/groups]

cosiness with [person/group]

用法筆記

This sense is mainly used in political, legal, and business reporting. It usually criticizes a relationship that feels too friendly to be fully fair or independent.

常見錯誤

❌Their cosiness were obvious during the inquiry.
✅Their cosiness was obvious during the inquiry.
💡Cosiness is uncountable and takes a singular verb.
❌The article praised the minister's cosiness with the lobby group.
✅The article criticized the minister's cosiness with the lobby group.
💡In this sense, cosiness usually suggests suspicious or improper closeness.