nounnounadjective
l’accogliente
cozy
Definition & meaning
Accogliente means welcoming, inviting, or cozy. It describes a place that makes people feel comfortable, or a person or community that receives others warmly.
Grammar & Word origin
It is an adjective with the same singular form for masculine and feminine nouns: un ambiente accogliente (“a welcoming environment”), una casa accogliente (“a cozy home”). Its plural form is accoglienti.
It comes from accogliere , “to welcome” or “to receive.”
Synonyms & antonyms
- ospitale — “hospitable”; emphasizes the generous reception of guests.
- confortevole — “comfortable”; emphasizes physical comfort rather than a welcoming atmosphere.
- inospitale — “inhospitable”; describes an unwelcoming place or environment.
- freddo — “cold”; can describe a person’s unfriendly manner or a room’s uninviting atmosphere.
Common phrases & collocations
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Examples
La mia casa è molto accogliente.adjective
My house is very cozy.
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