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cozy

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Main Entry:
1co·zy Listen to the pronunciation of 1cozy
Pronunciation:
\ˈkō-zē\
Function:
adjective
Inflected Form(s):
co·zi·er; co·zi·est
Etymology:
perhaps of Scandinavian origin; akin to Norwegian koselig cozy
Date:
1709
1 a: enjoying or affording warmth and ease : snug <a cozy lakeside cabin> b: marked by or providing contentment or comfort <won by a cozy margin>2 a: marked by the intimacy of the family or a close group b: marked by or suggesting close association or connivance <a cozy agreement>3: marked by a discreet and cautious attitude or procedure
synonyms see comfortable
— co·zi·ly Listen to the pronunciation of cozily \-zə-lē\ adverb
— co·zi·ness Listen to the pronunciation of coziness \-zē-nəs\ noun
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