cozy Synonyms
Another word for cozy
• adjective (Context 1)
Giving a feeling of comfort, warmth, and relaxation.
"We spent the evening reading in a snug 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 suck up 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 collusive relationship between the regulator and the banking executives."
• noun (Context 4)
A padded or knitted cover placed over a teapot or boiled egg to retain its heat, or a similar insulating sleeve for a beverage container.
"She knitted a colorful wool tea cozy to keep the teapot warm during breakfast."
• verb (Context 5)
To nestle or snuggle into a warm, comfortable position.
"The cat cozied into the pile of warm laundry straight from the dryer."
• noun (Context 6)
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."
Opposites of cozy
The opposite of cozy shifts depending on context. Common opposites include: