# snugly

**Pronunciation:** /ˈsnʌɡ.li/ · SNUG-lee

**CEFR level:** A2

**Part of speech:** adverb

## 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.
- He felt snugly wrapped in the thick blanket.

## Synonyms

- warmly — Focuses on temperature and comfort.
- closely — Emphasizes a tight fit.
- securely — Highlights safety and stability.
- cozily — Similar to warmly, with an added sense of pleasant relaxation.

## Antonyms

- loosely — The opposite of fitting closely.
- uncomfortably — Lacking comfort or ease.

## Common patterns

- fit snugly — To be the right size and shape, not too tight or too loose. — The puzzle piece fit snugly into the gap.
- snugly against — Close and comfortable against something. — He slept snugly against his mother's side.
- snugly in — In a comfortable, safe, and warm place. — The kitten slept snugly in the box.

## Collocations

- fit snugly — The lid fits snugly onto the jar.
- tucked snugly — The child was tucked snugly into bed.
- wrapped snugly — She was wrapped snugly in a warm scarf.

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