Cozied
Part of speech: verb
Definitions
- Experiencing a sense of warmth and comfort, often by curling up or wrapping oneself in blankets or similar materials
- Being snugly enveloped, contributing to a feeling of relaxation and well-being often associated with warmth
- Became comfortably warm and snug, often by settling into a cozy place
Etymology: "Cozied" is the past tense and past participle of "cozy" used as a verb, meaning to settle into a warm, comfortable position. The verb "cozy" is itself a back-formation from the adjective, so the verb's past forms follow the adjective's spelling. The adjective "cozy" is the source of the verb's meaning, since "cozying up" is the action of making oneself comfortable and snug in a sheltered spot.
Synonyms: snuggled, cuddled, embraced, wrapped, huddled