cozy

adjective

ˈkō-zē How to pronounce cozy (audio)
Definition of cozynext
1
as in comfortable
enjoying physical comfort the cat looked very cozy, all cuddled up in the blankets

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2
as in snug
providing physical comfort a coffeehouse with soft, cozy chairs

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How does the adjective cozy differ from other similar words?

Some common synonyms of cozy are comfortable, easy, restful, and snug. While all these words mean "enjoying or providing a position of contentment and security," cozy suggests warmth, shelter, assured ease, and friendliness.

a cozy neighborhood coffee shop

When is it sensible to use comfortable instead of cozy?

While the synonyms comfortable and cozy are close in meaning, comfortable applies to anything that encourages serenity, well-being, or complacency as well as physical ease.

started feeling comfortable in our new surroundings

When is easy a more appropriate choice than cozy?

The words easy and cozy can be used in similar contexts, but easy implies relief from or absence of anything likely to cause discomfort or constraint.

living in easy circumstances

When could restful be used to replace cozy?

While in some cases nearly identical to cozy, restful applies to whatever induces or contributes to rest or relaxation.

a quiet restful vacation

When can snug be used instead of cozy?

The words snug and cozy are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, snug suggests having just enough space for comfort and safety but no more.

a snug little cottage

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Recent Examples of cozy And blondes will find a path that diverges—wintery vanilla for an aloof, icy look or buttery almond for a cozy blonde that still turns heads. — Loren Savini, Allure, 14 Oct. 2026 In addition to being a romantic design choice, using candlelight for dinner parties creates a much warmer and cozier environment than standard overhead lighting. — Alexis Berger, Architectural Digest, 13 Oct. 2026 They are engineered to swivel seamlessly and create a cozy, face-to-face conversational layout when the vehicle is stationary. — New Atlas, 13 Oct. 2026 After Daddy started working on Capitol Hill, my parents moved the family into a cozy house on S Street in Georgetown. — Kerry Kennedy, Vanity Fair, 13 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for cozy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cozy
  1. comfortable
  2. snug
  3. relaxed
  4. soft
Adjective
  • Separate research from Prudential Financial recently found that more than six in 10 retirees with at least $500,000 in investable assets do not feel comfortable spending money for enjoyment.
    — Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 15 Oct. 2026
  • This oil keeps dry lips comfortable and looking juicy, thanks to hydrating hyaluronic acid and smoothing tripeptides, while minty menthol and peppermint oil plump without the painful sting.
    — Madison San Miguel, Allure, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of comfortable
Adjective
  • The Vista's living room looks quite snug, but not overly so, and is furnished with a sofa, along with a projector and pull-down screen, while a nearby staircase adds more storage.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 29 Sep. 2026
  • What about the fact that the yield on investment-grade corporate debt remains below its peak from a few years ago, because spreads over Treasuries are so snug?
    — Michael Santoli, CNBC, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of snug
Adjective
  • Lucky’s denim heritage and lived-in Americana aesthetic and Madhappy’s optimistic ideology and relaxed silhouettes.
    — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2026
  • The likes of Bottega Veneta, The Row, and Prada have modernised the pencil skirt for 2026, moving away from rigid, tight fits and presenting a more relaxed silhouette that is in keeping with the recent soft power styling mood.
    — Emma Spedding, Vogue, 12 Oct. 2026
Definition of relaxed
Adjective
  • But, for me, the softer spotlight on HABIBTI has been part of its charm all along — and highlights the risk in releasing three albums at once.
    — Carl Lamarre, Billboard, 14 Oct. 2026
  • Against his soft, sensitive frame, this underwater world looks impossibly hard.
    — Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of soft

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“Cozy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cozy. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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