CEFR A2

snug

adjective

Meaning

Warm, comfortable, and safe, often in a small space.

Examples

The small cabin felt very snug and warm during the snowstorm.
She loved to read in her snug little reading nook by the window.

Synonyms: cozy, comfortable, warm, sheltered

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snug (A2)

adjective

Pronunciation: /snʌɡ/

Definition

Warm, comfortable, and safe, often in a small space.

Examples

The small cabin felt very snug and warm during the snowstorm.
She loved to read in her snug little reading nook by the window.
After a long day, it was nice to be home, snug in my favorite armchair.

How to Use snug

snug as a bug in a rug (idiom): Extremely comfortable, warm, and safe. — "The baby slept soundly, snug as a bug in a rug in his crib."
snug in (prepositional phrase): Feeling comfortable and safe within a particular place or situation. — "He felt snug in his warm bed, listening to the rain outside."

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