snugly

Meaning

In a way that is comfortable, warm, and safe, or fits very closely.

Examples

• The cat curled up snugly in its basket by the fire.
• The new jacket fits snugly, so it won't blow open in the wind.

Pronunciation: /ˈsnʌɡ.li/

How to Use snugly

fit snugly (collocation)

To be the right size and shape, not too tight or too loose. — "The puzzle piece fit snugly into the gap."

snugly against (prepositional phrase)

Close and comfortable against something. — "He slept snugly against his mother's side."

snugly in (prepositional phrase)

In a comfortable, safe, and warm place. — "The kitten slept snugly in the box."

Synonyms of snugly

Words with a similar meaning to snugly:

• warmly
• closely
• securely
• cozily

Antonyms of snugly

Words with the opposite meaning to snugly:

• loosely
• uncomfortably