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1. Enjoying or affording comforting warmth and shelter especially in a small space
   "a cozy nook near the fire";
   - cosy [Brit, Cdn], snug
    
2. Having or fostering a warm or friendly and informal atmosphere
   "had a cozy chat"; "the small room was cozy and intimate";
   - intimate, informal, cosy [Brit, Cdn]
    
3. Suggesting connivance
   "a cozy arrangement with the police";
   - cosy [Brit, Cdn]

1. A padded cloth covering to keep a teapot warm
   - cosy [Brit, Cdn], tea cosy [Brit, Cdn], tea cozy [N. Amer]

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

Derived forms: cozying, coziest, cozies, cozied, cozier

See also: close, comfortable, comfy, friendly

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

Encyclopedia: Cozy