Foundation level · Year 4 · free
cosy
adjective · Say it: KOH-zee
What it means
Foundationwarm, comfortable and relaxing
We curled up on the sofa with blankets, feeling cosy on a rainy afternoon.
Similar and opposite words
Synonyms (similar meaning)
- comfy
- snug
- warm
Antonyms (opposite meaning)
- chilly
- uncomfortable
More examples
- Grandma's kitchen is always cosy when the oven is on.
Where the word comes from
Probably from Scots, of uncertain earlier origin.
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