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The meaning of cozy:cosyadjectivegiving a feeling of comfort, warmth, and relaxationLiving in a tropical country the weather is mostly warm or hot. When I go out it is usually sunny. When I go home, I often got to switch on the air-conditioner to feel good.So I don't understand why cosy meaning giving a feeling of comfort, warmth, and relaxation.Can somebody explain why the dictionary meaning of cosy seems opposite to how I made myself cosy.

GPY · Accepted Answer

I would not use the word "cosy" in the situation you describe.

CalifJim · Answer

Kelly TanLiving in a tropical country the weather is mostly warm or hot.

That doesn't mean it's cozy there. Maybe "cozy" doesn't work as well in tropical countries!

I believe the word "warmth" in the definition is partially metaphoric and is a reference to closeness, for example, to friends and family. Where it is literal, it applies to the warmth we feel on cold days by staying inside, and that wouldn't apply in hot climates. But even there, you may have a little partially secluded corner somewhere in your house where you can curl up and read in a comfortable chair. That would be a cozy corner even when the air conditioner is running.

CJ

Kelly Tan · Answer

Thank you, GPY.
Thank you, CalifJim.

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