cosily
In comfortable warmth
In a cosy manner—snugly, warmly, comfortably.
The cat curled up cosily by the fire.
The word can also suggest comfortable intimacy: They chatted cosily over tea.
Cosily is the British spelling; Americans write cozily.
Pleasantly informal and warm
- familiarKnown from experience
- cottageSmall rural home
- firesideArea beside the hearth
- hearthsideArea beside fireplace
homelike · quaint · welcoming · inviting · domestic · cherished · traditional · rustic
Drew close for warmth
- nestledSettled into a sheltered position
- cocoonedWrapped protectively, sheltered
- wrappedCovered in material
- blanketSoft bed covering
fireside · hearth · toasty · fleece · woolen · quilt · flannel · slippers
Folded or pushed in
- ensconcedSecurely and comfortably positioned
- secludedSet apart, private
- enclosedSurrounded and sealed within
- shelteredKept safe from harm
protected · snug · burrowed · cloistered · hidden · insulated · safe · harbored
Made softer or gentler
- plushThick-pile soft fabric
- softYielding to touch
- relaxedFree of stress
- contentedFeeling quietly fulfilled
restful · peaceful · soothing · gentle · padded · leisurely · easygoing · lounging
In union or proximity
- affectionatelyWith loving warmth
- tenderlyWith gentle care
- cuddledHeld affectionately close
- embracedHeld someone warmly
closeness · companionably · bonding · togetherness · heartfelt · lovingly · quietly · privately
homey
Pleasantly informal and warm
hearthside · homelike · quaint · welcoming · inviting · domestic · cherished · traditional · rustic · nook
snuggled
Drew close for warmth
- nestledSettled into a sheltered position
- cocoonedWrapped protectively, sheltered
- wrappedCovered in material
blanket · fireside · hearth · toasty · fleece · woolen · quilt · flannel · slippers · embers
tucked
Folded or pushed in
- ensconcedSecurely and comfortably positioned
- secludedSet apart, private
- enclosedSurrounded and sealed within
sheltered · protected · snug · burrowed · cloistered · hidden · insulated · safe · harbored · shielded
cushioned
Made softer or gentler
contented · restful · peaceful · soothing · gentle · padded · leisurely · easygoing · lounging · reclining
together
In union or proximity
- affectionatelyWith loving warmth
- tenderlyWith gentle care
- cuddledHeld affectionately close
embraced · closeness · companionably · bonding · togetherness · heartfelt · lovingly · quietly · privately · shared
cosilyuncomfortably
In a discomfiting manner
coldly · chillily · freezingly · bleakly · exposed
cosilyuncomfortably
In a discomfiting manner
coldly · impersonally · starkly · bleakly · austerely