1. Enjoying or affording comforting warmth and shelter especially in a small space
   "a cosy nook near the fire";
   - cozy [N. Amer], snug
    
2. Having or fostering a warm or friendly and informal atmosphere
   "had a cosy chat"; "the small room was cosy and intimate"; "had a cosy chat";
   - cozy [N. Amer], intimate, informal
    
3. Marked by close association or conspiracy; overly familiar
   "a cosy arrangement with the police";
   - cozy [N. Amer]

1. A padded cloth covering to keep a teapot warm
   "She knitted a floral cosy to match her china set";
   - tea cosy [Brit, Cdn], cozy [N. Amer], tea cozy [N. Amer]

1. Move or arrange oneself in a comfortable and cosy position
   "We cosied against each other to keep warm";
   - cuddle, snuggle, nestle, nest, nuzzle, draw close, cosy up [Brit, Cdn], cozy up [N. Amer], cozy [N. Amer]

Derived forms: cosied, cosiest, cosying, cosier, cosies

See also: close, comfortable, comfy, friendly

Type of: cling to, cloth covering, clutch, hold close, hold tight

Encyclopedia: Cosy