cozying
Settling in warmly
Cozying is the present participle of cozy, used as a verb meaning to make comfortable or snug, or to ingratiate oneself with someone.
She was cozying up to the fire with a blanket.
To cozy up to a person suggests currying favor or establishing closeness, sometimes with ulterior motives: He's been cozying up to the boss lately.
Affectionate close holding
- spooningCuddling while lying aligned
- nuzzlingAffectionate rubbing with nose
- embracingHolding warmly, willingly accepting
- huggingClasping in arms
nestling · snuggling · closeness · togetherness · bonding · affection · tenderness · companionship
Nestling affectionately against another
- nestlingUnfledged young bird
- curling upDrawing limbs inward
- settling inBecoming established somewhere
- relaxingBecoming less tense
unwinding · lounging · resting · soothing · contentment · ease · serenity · peacefulness
Soft bed covering
- firesideArea beside the hearth
- hearthFireplace floor area
- fleeceWool still on sheep
- quiltStuffed, stitched bed covering
flannel · woolen · toasty · embers · glow · afghan · cashmere · sweater
One's personal residence
- hearthFireplace floor area
- nookSheltered corner or alcove
- reading cornerDedicated space for literature
- window seatChair beside the pane
cottage · hygge · den · retreat · sanctuary · living room · bedroom · armchair
cuddling
Affectionate close holding
- spooningCuddling while lying aligned
- nuzzlingAffectionate rubbing with nose
- embracingHolding warmly, willingly accepting
hugging · nestling · snuggling · closeness · togetherness · bonding · affection · tenderness · companionship · connection
snuggling
Nestling affectionately against another
- nestlingUnfledged young bird
- curling upDrawing limbs inward
- settling inBecoming established somewhere
relaxing · unwinding · lounging · resting · soothing · contentment · ease · serenity · peacefulness · tranquility
blanket
Soft bed covering
quilt · flannel · woolen · toasty · embers · glow · afghan · cashmere · sweater · socks
home
One's personal residence
- hearthFireplace floor area
- nookSheltered corner or alcove
- reading cornerDedicated space for literature
window seat · cottage · hygge · den · retreat · sanctuary · living room · bedroom · armchair · sofa
cozyingdistancing
Creating space or separation
withdrawing · pulling away · alienating · separating · retreating
cozyingantagonizing
Deliberately causing hostility
rebuffing · snubbing · cold-shouldering · freezing out · stonewalling
cozyingexposing
Making something known
unsettling · bracing · toughening up · roughing it · stirring