Cozied: meaning, definitions and examples
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cozied
[ ˈkoʊziːd ]
comfort, warmth
Cozied is the past tense of the verb 'cozy.' It means to make oneself comfortable and warm, typically by snuggling or cuddling. The action often implies creating a sense of security and coziness in a physical environment. This can apply to both people and animals getting snug under blankets or in soft spaces. The term conveys a sense of relaxation and contentment.
Synonyms
cuddled, nestled, settled, snuggled, wrapped.
Examples of usage
- She cozied up with a blanket on the couch.
- He cozied the children in their beds after storytime.
- We cozied together by the fireplace.
- The cat cozied in a sunlit spot on the floor.
Translations
Translations of the word "cozied" in other languages:
🇵🇹 confortável
🇮🇳 आरामदायक
🇩🇪 gemütlich
🇮🇩 nyaman
🇺🇦 зручний
🇵🇱 wygodny
🇯🇵 快適な
🇫🇷 confortable
🇪🇸 cómodo
🇹🇷 rahat
🇰🇷 편안한
🇸🇦 مريح
🇨🇿 pohodlný
🇸🇰 pohodlný
🇨🇳 舒适的
🇸🇮 udoben
🇮🇸 þægilegur
🇰🇿 ыңғайлы
🇬🇪 მყუდრო
🇦🇿 rahat
🇲🇽 cómodo
Etymology
The word 'cozy' originates from the early 17th century, derived from the Scottish word 'cozie,' which means ‘comfortable.’ It is believed to be influenced by the term 'cosey' in English dialect originating around the 16th century, which also conveys feelings of warmth and comfort. The usage of 'cozy' expanded over time to not only refer to physical comfort but also to emotional well-being and security. Over the subsequent centuries, the word evolved, gaining popularity in literature and informal communication. The transition from adjective to verb form, as seen in 'cozied,' reflects a natural linguistic development where descriptive words begin to capture actions. Today, 'cozy' and its variations are extensively used in modern English to evoke intimate and comforting settings, especially in home and lifestyle contexts.