Definition of cosily

cosilyadverb

ấm cúng

/ˈkəʊzɪli//ˈkəʊzɪli/

The word "cosily" has a fascinating history! The term "cosily" is derived from the Old English words "cōs" meaning "warm" and "līc" meaning "body" or "person." Hence, the original meaning of "cosily" was "in a warm or comfortable state." In the 14th century, the word took on the connotation of being in a pleasant or agreeable situation, often related to physical comfort, such as being snugly or warmly situated. This sense of "cosily" has been retained to the present day, where it is often used to describe a state of being that is cozy, comfortable, and even relaxing. For instance, phrases like "cosily settled" or "cosily situated" evoke a sense of warmth, security, and contentment. So, the next time you snuggle up with a good book or a warm cup of tea, don't forget that you're experiencing a piece of history with the word "cosily"!

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in a way that is warm, comfortable and safe

theo cách ấm áp, thoải mái và an toàn

Example:
  • sitting cosily by the fire

    ngồi thoải mái bên lò sưởi

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in a friendly and private way

theo cách thân thiện và riêng tư

Example:
  • They chatted cosily about the plays they planned to see.

    Họ trò chuyện thoải mái về những vở kịch mà họ dự định xem.

in a way that is easy and convenient, but not always honest or right

theo cách dễ dàng và thuận tiện, nhưng không phải lúc nào cũng trung thực hoặc đúng

Example:
  • It is claimed that the drug companies ‘coexist very cosily indeed’ with the public health authorities.

    Người ta khẳng định rằng các công ty dược phẩm "thực sự chung sống rất hòa thuận" với các cơ quan y tế công cộng.

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