cozily

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

cozily — adverb

1. so that a person or place feels pleasantly warm, sheltered, and at ease

1.副詞B2
釋義

so that a person or place feels pleasantly warm, sheltered, and at ease

例句

Linh sat cozily by the window seat, reading while rain tapped the glass.

cozily + by [place] for a snug scene

The twins slept cozily under one blanket during the cold train ride.

cozily + under [covering]

同義詞
  • snugly

    Emphasizes being tucked in closely or fitting neatly

  • comfortably

    Broader and less focused on warmth or a homelike feeling

  • warmly

    Stresses heat more than shelter or atmosphere

反義詞
  • uncomfortably

    Shows the opposite feeling of ease and pleasant shelter

文法句型

cozily + sit / sleep / curl up

cozily + by / in / under [place or covering]

用法筆記

American English usually spells this form "cozily"; British English more often writes "cosily." It most often goes with verbs like "sit," "sleep," and "curl up," or with room details that suggest shelter and comfort rather than heat alone.

常見錯誤

❌They sat cozy by the fire after dinner.
✅They sat cozily by the fire after dinner.
💡When the word modifies a verb like 'sat,' use the adverb 'cozily,' not the adjective 'cozy'.
❌The room looked cozily after we lit the lamp.
✅The room looked cozy after we lit the lamp.
💡After linking verbs like 'looked,' use the adjective 'cozy' instead of the adverb.