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snugly

 

[ ˈsnʌɡli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

wrapped closely or comfortably

In a snug or tight manner; closely or comfortably.

Synonyms

closely, comfortably, tightly

Examples of usage

  • She wrapped herself snugly in a warm blanket.
  • The baby snuggled snugly against her chest.
  • The gloves fit snugly on his hands.
Context #2 | Adverb

fitting closely

In a manner that fits closely and securely.

Synonyms

closely, securely, tightly

Examples of usage

  • The lid fit snugly on the container.
  • The shoes hugged her feet snugly.
  • He closed the door snugly behind him.

Translations

Translations of the word "snugly" in other languages:

🇵🇹 confortavelmente

🇮🇳 आराम से

🇩🇪 gemütlich

🇮🇩 nyaman

🇺🇦 затишно

🇵🇱 przytulnie

🇯🇵 心地よく

🇫🇷 confortablement

🇪🇸 cómodamente

🇹🇷 rahatça

🇰🇷 편안하게

🇸🇦 بأريحية

🇨🇿 pohodlně

🇸🇰 pohodlne

🇨🇳 舒适地

🇸🇮 udobno

🇮🇸 þægilega

🇰🇿 жайлы

🇬🇪 კომფორტულად

🇦🇿 rahatlıqla

🇲🇽 cómodamente

Etymology

The word 'snugly' originated from the Middle English word 'snuggly' which meant 'neat, trim, smart'. Over time, the meaning evolved to convey the sense of being closely or comfortably wrapped. The adverb 'snugly' is commonly used in contexts related to warmth, comfort, and close fitting.

See also: snug, snuggle, snugness.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #20,964, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.