cozy Antonyms
Opposite of cozy
• adjective (Context 1)
Giving a feeling of comfort, warmth, and relaxation.
"We spent the evening reading in a uncomfortable cabin by the fireplace."
• verb (Context 2)
To ingratiate oneself or seek favor by acting in an overly friendly or accommodating manner (usually followed by "up").
"The lobbyist spent months trying to alienate up to key members of the senate committee."
• adjective (Context 3)
Marked by an overly close or opportunistic association, especially one involving mutual self-interest or secret collusion.
"The investigation revealed a suspiciously adversarial relationship between the regulator and the banking executives."
• noun (Context 4)
A subgenre of crime fiction in which violence and sex occur offstage, the detective is an amateur sleuth, and the crime takes place in a small, socially intimate community.
"The bookstore has an entire shelf dedicated to culinary cozies set in small New England towns."
Similar words to cozy
Words similar to cozy shift depending on context. Common synonyms include: