cosy(cozy)
UK[ˈkəʊzi]US[ˈkoʊzi]
adj
giving a feeling of comfort, warmth, and relaxation
adj
(of a situation) convenient and beneficial, often through being secret or dishonest
v
to make yourself comfortable and warm
Etymology
the word 'cosy' (or 'cozy' in american english) entered the language in the early 18th century, of scandinavian origin. it is likely derived from the norwegian word 'kose seg', meaning 'to enjoy oneself' or 'to make oneself comfortable'. the semantic core of warmth, comfort, and pleasant intimacy has remained remarkably stable from its nordic source. its adoption into english reflects a cultural appreciation for that specific quality of snug, sheltered contentment, a meaning it has retained without significant morphological decomposition.
Analysis
this word is considered a simplex form. it is a loanword whose spelling does not transparently break down into meaningful, reusable english morphemes derived from a classical language.
Examples
we spent a cosy evening by the fireplace.
the company had a cosy relationship with the regulators.
she cosied up on the sofa with a good book.