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cozy

[/ˈkoʊzi/]
adjective
aconchegante
1. warm, comfortable, and inviting; creating a feeling of comfort and intimacy
The cabin had a cozy fireplace where we could relax.
A cabana tinha uma lareira aconchegante onde podíamos relaxar.
2. intimate and friendly in a way that suggests closeness or familiarity
They had a cozy dinner for two at a small restaurant.
Eles tiveram um jantar aconchegante para dois em um pequeno restaurante.
3. suspiciously close or friendly; suggesting hidden dealings
There seemed to be a cozy relationship between the officials and the contractors.
Parecia haver uma relação suspeita entre os oficiais e os empreiteiros.
Synonyms
comfortablewarmsnugintimatefriendly
Antonyms
colduncomfortableunwelcomingdrafty

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
aconchegante
most common term; also 'confortável' in broader context
Rio de Janeiro
aconchegante
standard usage
São Paulo
aconchegante
standard usage; 'gostoso' used colloquially
Portugal
aconchegante
standard; also 'intimista' in literary contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

cozy up to someone - ficar próximo de alguém com segundas intenções
get cozy - ficar aconchegante/confortável
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