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cosily

|co/si/ly|

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🇺🇸

/ˈkoʊzɪli/

🇬🇧

/ˈkəʊzɪli/

(cosy)

comfortably snug

Base FormNoun
cosycosiness
Etymology
Etymology Information

'cosily' originates from the adjective 'cosy,' which comes from the Scandinavian word 'koselig,' meaning 'comfortable' or 'snug.'

Historical Evolution

'koselig' transformed into the English word 'cosy,' and eventually became the adverb 'cosily.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'comfortable or snug,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adverb 1

in a comfortable, warm, and pleasant way.

The cat was sleeping cosily by the fireplace.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:41