toasty

adjective

ˈtō-stē

toastier; toastiest

Synonyms of toasty

: pleasantly or comfortably warm

felt snug and toasty by the fire

: suggestive of toast especially in flavor

Examples of toasty in a Sentence

The room was nice and toasty. I'm nice and toasty in front of the fire.

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The five-piece set includes a plush comforter, throw blanket, shams, and a decorative pillow for calming cohesion, and comes in rich neutrals like creamy beige, midnight blue, and toasty brown. — Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Aug. 2026 The rice is stirred over medium heat for a few minutes, giving the grains time to become opaque or lightly golden and release a toasty, nutty aroma. — Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 26 Aug. 2026 Americans got creative with fan designs Odds are anyone enduring a toasty day today without AC will instead turn to an electric fan. — Mack Degeurin, Popular Science, 19 Aug. 2026 In this recipe, ripe nectarines and plump blackberries create a sweet-tart filling that bubbles beneath a layer of tender, buttery drop biscuits with toasty edges. — Lynda Balslev, Mercury News, 18 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for toasty

Word History

Etymology

toast entry 1 + -y entry 1

First Known Use

1953, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of toasty was in 1953

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toasty

adjective

ˈtō-stē

toastier; toastiest

: comfortably warm

toasty

adjective

Synonyms of toasty

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