Coziness: meaning, definitions and examples
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coziness
[ หkoสziหnษs ]
feeling of comfort
Coziness is the feeling of warmth, comfort, and relaxation in a pleasant and inviting environment. It is the state of being snug and content, often associated with feelings of safety and happiness.
Synonyms
comfort, homeliness, snugness, warmth.
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
Word | Description / Examples |
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coziness |
Coziness is often used to describe a warm and comfortable feeling, particularly when referring to an environment or place. It can also denote a sense of intimacy.
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comfort |
Comfort applies to both physical ease and a sense of psychological ease. It can refer to something that makes a person's life easier or more pleasant.
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warmth |
Warmth is used both literally to describe physical heat and figuratively to describe a feeling of kindness and affection.
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snugness |
Snugness refers to a tight and cozy fit. It's often used to describe a small, warm, and comfortable space.
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homeliness |
Homeliness describes a simple, unpretentious style of comfort and warmth. It often refers to the atmosphere of a home.
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Examples of usage
- The crackling fireplace added to the coziness of the cabin.
- The soft blankets and dim lighting created a sense of coziness in the living room.
- I love the coziness of curling up with a good book on a rainy day.
Translations
Translations of the word "coziness" in other languages:
๐ต๐น aconchego
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคฐเคพเคฎ
๐ฉ๐ช Gemรผtlichkeit
๐ฎ๐ฉ kenyamanan
๐บ๐ฆ ะทะฐัะธัะพะบ
๐ต๐ฑ przytulnoลฤ
๐ฏ๐ต ๅฑ ๅฟๅฐใฎ่ฏใ (ใใใใกใฎใใ)
๐ซ๐ท confort
๐ช๐ธ comodidad
๐น๐ท rahatlฤฑk
๐ฐ๐ท ์๋ํจ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุฑุงุญุฉ
๐จ๐ฟ pohodlรญ
๐ธ๐ฐ pohodlie
๐จ๐ณ ่้ (shลซshรฌ)
๐ธ๐ฎ udobje
๐ฎ๐ธ notalegt
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะถะฐะนะปัะปัา
๐ฌ๐ช แกแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ rahatlฤฑq
๐ฒ๐ฝ comodidad
Etymology
The word 'coziness' originated from the Middle English word 'cosey', which meant comfortable or cozy. Over time, the spelling evolved to 'coziness' to better reflect its pronunciation. The concept of coziness has been valued throughout history as a source of comfort and well-being, with various cultures embracing the idea of creating warm and inviting spaces. Today, coziness is often associated with hygge, a Danish concept of coziness and contentment.