couthy

[ˈkuːði]

couthy Definition

• 1. (chiefly Scottish) giving a feeling of comfort, warmth, and friendliness
• 2. having or showing good manners and sophistication

Using couthy: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "couthy" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The couthy atmosphere of the pub made me feel at home.

• Example

  She has a couthy personality that makes everyone feel comfortable around her.

• Example

  The couthy decor of the room added to its cozy ambiance.

couthy Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for couthy

• friendly
• welcoming
• homely
• sociable
• polite

Antonyms for couthy

• unfriendly
• cold
• impolite

Phrases with couthy

• couthy chat

  a friendly conversation

  Example

  We had a couthy chat over tea and biscuits.

• couthy cottage

  a small, cozy, and comfortable house

  Example

  They moved into a couthy cottage in the countryside.

• couthy meal

  a warm and comforting meal shared with friends or family

  Example

  We had a couthy meal together, enjoying each other's company and conversation.

Origins of couthy

from Old English 'cuð', meaning 'known' or 'familiar'

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Summary: couthy in Brief

'Couthy' [ˈkuːði] is a chiefly Scottish adjective that describes a person, place, or atmosphere that is warm, friendly, and welcoming. It can also refer to someone who is polite and sophisticated. Examples include 'The couthy atmosphere of the pub made me feel at home,' and 'She has a couthy personality that makes everyone feel comfortable around her.' Phrases like 'couthy chat' and 'couthy cottage' further emphasize the coziness and warmth of the term.