cozy
/ˈkəʊzi/ (bre, ipa) · [kˈozi] /ˈkəʊzi/ (ame, ipa) · [kˈozi] /ˈkō-zē/ (ame, mw)
cozy — adjective
- cozypositive
- coziercomparative
- coziestsuperlative
1. The American way of writing 'cosy', using a 'z' in place of the 's'.
The American way of writing 'cosy', using a 'z' in place of the 's'.
Tamar grew up in Chicago, so she always writes 'cozy' with a 'z', not 'cosy'.
American spelling: cozy (z) vs British cosy (s)
Justin's laptop kept changing 'cozy' to 'cosy' after he selected British English.
During spelling class, Ms. Esme wrote 'cozy' on the board and said it sounds just like 'cosy'.
Ayesha learned the American spelling at school in Boston, so 'cozy' looks right to her.
用法筆記
This is the American spelling only. The British and Commonwealth spelling is 'cosy'. The two are otherwise identical in meaning and pronunciation.
常見錯誤
2. Giving you a pleasant feeling of warmth, comfort, and safety, especially when yo
Giving you a pleasant feeling of warmth, comfort, and safety, especially when you are inside a small space such as a room, a bed, or a corner near a fire.
Soraya curled up in a cozy armchair beside the fireplace with a thick book.
collocation: cozy armchair / cozy by the fire
The mountain cabin felt cozy with its wooden walls and a warm stove.
Nikos pulled on his coziest sweater before stepping outside into the freezing wind.
Rania's bedroom was so cozy that she often fell asleep while reading in bed there.
Diego settled into a cozy booth by the window, sipping hot chocolate as the rain began to fall.
- snug
Similar in meaning but less common; snug emphasizes being well-protected from cold or wind.
- comfortable
Broader in meaning; comfortable does not specifically suggest a small space or warmth.
- cold
Lacking physical warmth.
- uncomfortable
The opposite of any form of physical ease.
用法筆記
Commonly describes small enclosed spaces (rooms, cabins, beds, corners) rather than large open areas. The feeling combines physical warmth with emotional comfort.
常見錯誤
3. Describing a social setting or event that feels warm, relaxed, friendly, and pri
Describing a social setting or event that feels warm, relaxed, friendly, and private, like being among family or close friends.
The dinner party had a cozy atmosphere, with everyone chatting late into the night.
collocation: cozy atmosphere
Beatriz loved the cozy feel of the bookshop, where customers sat and drank tea.
collocation: cozy feel
Owen always preferred small cozy gatherings with a few friends over huge loud parties.
The café's cozy vibe made it a favorite spot for Lakan and his friends.
Soft lights and cushions turned the plain room into a cozy setting for the evening.
用法筆記
Describes the social or emotional atmosphere of a place, not its physical warmth. Distinguish from sense 2, which focuses on physical comfort in a small warm space.
4. Describing a connection or deal between people or groups that is too close in a
Describing a connection or deal between people or groups that is too close in a dishonest or improper way, often for secret mutual advantage.
Journalists accused the two companies of a cozy deal that kept prices high for customers.
collocation: cozy deal (negative)
The cozy relationship between the inspector and the builder led to safety violations.
Hoa warned that the politician's cozy ties with the firm would cause a public scandal.
Haruto resigned after a report exposed his cozy ties with the mining company.
The cozy arrangement between the bank and the local government seemed unfair to taxpayers.
- collusive
Formal and legalistic; implies secret cooperation to cheat or deceive.
- conspiratorial
Suggests secret planning to do something illegal or harmful.
- arms-length
Describes a proper, professional relationship with no improper closeness.
- proper
Following rules and ethical standards.
文法句型
cozy with [person/institution]
cozy relationship between [X] and [Y]
用法筆記
Almost always used in a critical or negative context. Typically followed by 'with' (cozy with someone) or 'between' (cozy relationship between two parties).
常見錯誤
cozy — noun
1. A padded fabric object that you place on a teapot so that the tea inside stays w
A padded fabric object that you place on a teapot so that the tea inside stays warm for longer.
Grandma knitted a cozy for the teapot so the tea stayed hot through the afternoon.
tea cozy: padded cover for teapot
The flower-patterned tea cozy from the craft fair looked beautiful sitting on the kitchen shelf.
Put the cozy on the pot after pouring hot water so the heat stays in.
The shop sold handmade tea cozies in bright colors, each padded to keep a pot of tea warm for hours.
- tea cozy
The full name; 'cozy' is simply a shorter form.
用法筆記
Also called a 'tea cozy'. This is a countable noun: one cozy, two cozies. Most common in British and Commonwealth households, though the object exists everywhere.
2. A type of detective story or mystery novel that avoids explicit violence, gore,
A type of detective story or mystery novel that avoids explicit violence, gore, or harsh language, and often features an amateur detective in a small community.
Hao loves reading cozies on the train because they are entertaining without being too disturbing.
cozy as noun: short for cozy mystery
The bookstore had a shelf of cozy mysteries set in small towns and bakeries.
In a cozy set in a seaside village, the librarian solves the mystery of missing paintings with wit and charm.
Chloe picked up a cozy at the airport bookshop and finished it before the flight landed.
- cozy mystery
The full name of the genre.
- light mystery
Emphasizes the non-violent nature.
- hard-boiled mystery
A gritty, violent, urban detective story at the opposite end of the genre.
用法筆記
Short for 'cozy mystery'. The perpetrator is usually someone the reader has met in the story, and the violence happens off-stage. A popular subgenre of crime fiction.