Cozinesses

Part of speech: noun

Definitions

1. A state or condition characterized by warmth, comfort, and a feeling of being snug
2. an atmosphere that promotes relaxation and contentment in a space or environment
3. the quality of being invitingly pleasant, often enhanced by decor or ambiance

Etymology: This is an inflected form: "cozinesses" is the plural of "coziness", which is itself a plain formation from "cozy" plus the suffix "-ness". The suffix comes down from Old English "-nes", a noun-forming ending that turns an adjective into a word for the quality or state it describes, so "coziness" names the condition of being cozy. Because "coziness" is a state, its plural is used when people speak of several distinct instances or kinds of that comfortable warmth, such as the different cozinesses of a farmhouse kitchen and a winter cabin.

Synonyms: comfort, snugness, warmth

Antonyms: discomfort, coldness