cosying
Settling in warmly
Cosying is the present participle of cosy, meaning to make comfortable or snug.
Most often appears in cosying up—settling into a warm, comfortable position: She spent the evening cosying up by the fire.
It can also mean cultivating a close relationship, sometimes with calculating motives: He's been cosying up to the boss lately.
State of close connection
- bondingForming close connections
- closenessState of proximity
- companionshipState of having company
- affectionWarm emotional attachment
cuddling · snuggling · spooning · nearness · tenderness · connection · warmth · comfort
Settled into a sheltered position
- snuggledDrew close for warmth
- cuddledHeld affectionately close
- burrowedDug a hole beneath
- tuckedFolded or pushed in
curled · nuzzled · huddled · cocooned · cradled · ensconced · enveloped · embraced
Area beside the hearth
- hearthFireplace floor area
- blanketSoft bed covering
- fleeceWool still on sheep
- woolenMade from sheep fiber
flannel · quilt · afghan · cocoa · toasty · embers · slippers · cardigan
togetherness
State of close connection
- bondingForming close connections
- closenessState of proximity
- companionshipState of having company
affection · cuddling · snuggling · spooning · nearness · tenderness · connection · warmth · comfort · sharing
nestled
Settled into a sheltered position
tucked · curled · nuzzled · huddled · cocooned · cradled · ensconced · enveloped · embraced · hunkered
fireside
Area beside the hearth
woolen · flannel · quilt · afghan · cocoa · toasty · embers · slippers · cardigan · sweater
fireplace
Indoor structure for burning
- armchairUpholstered seat with supports
- sofaMulti-seat cushioned furniture
- cushionsSoft padded supports
blankets · bookshelf · carpet · drapes · nook · window-seat · candles · lamplight · cottage · hearth
unwinding
Releasing coiled tension
- decompressingReleasing built-up tension
- loungingReclining in idleness
- restingIn a state of stillness
calming · soothing · easing · mellowing · destressing · chilling · quieting · lulling · softening · gentling
cosyingexposing
Making something known
chilling · bracing · freezing · cooling · roughing it
cosyingdistancing
Creating space or separation
alienating · estranging · rebuffing · cold-shouldering · pushing away
- cosying up toSeeking favor through friendliness
- cosying upBecoming physically comfortable
cosy, cozier, snugly, cozily, cosiness, coziest, cosily, cosies, cosied