coziness
/ˈkəʊzinəs/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈkəʊzinəs/ (ame, ipa)
coziness — noun
1. the warm, pleasant feeling that comes from being in a small, sheltered, and well
the warm, pleasant feeling that comes from being in a small, sheltered, and well-decorated indoor space — for instance, a room with a fire on a cold evening, or a bed with soft blankets and pillows.
The stone fireplace gave the cabin a deep sense of warmth and coziness.
collocation: warmth and coziness
The coziness of the guest room made Nora want to stay in bed all morning.
The cafe's inviting coziness kept customers sitting and chatting for hours.
A quilt and a cup of tea create true coziness on a cold night.
Chidi loves the coziness of his apartment with its warm lighting and wooden furniture.
- comfort
broader term — physical ease without the specific sense of a warm, sheltered space
- snugness
more informal; emphasizes being tightly wrapped or in a very small, secure space
- warmth
focuses on temperature rather than the overall atmosphere of a space
- hominess
stresses the feeling of being at home rather than general indoor comfort
- bleakness
a cold, empty, and unwelcoming quality — the opposite of a cozy space
- discomfort
general physical unease, lacking the comfort central to coziness
用法筆記
Uncountable noun. This is the US spelling; the British spelling is 'cosiness' (pronounced the same way). The word typically describes indoor spaces with warm lighting, soft textures, or a fire, rather than outdoor settings or social atmospheres.