snug

[snʌɡ]

snug Definition

• 1. comfortable, warm, and cozy
• 2. fitting closely and tightly
• 3. a small, comfortable room or hiding place

Using snug: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "snug" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The cat curled up in a snug corner of the room.

• Example

  I love wearing snug clothes on cold days.

• Example

  The lid fits snugly on the jar.

• Example

  The boat was snug in the harbor during the storm.

snug Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for snug

• cozy
• comfy
• warm
• tight
• compact
• cramped
• confined
• close-fitting

Antonyms for snug

• loose
• baggy
• spacious
• roomy
• airy

Phrases with snug

• snug as a bug in a rug

  very comfortable and cozy

  Example

  After a long day at work, I like to get home and be as snug as a bug in a rug.

• snug fit

  a close-fitting or tight fit

  Example

  The dress was a snug fit, but it looked great once she got it on.

• snug harbor

  a safe and secure place, especially during a storm

  Example

  The marina provided a snug harbor for the boats during the hurricane.

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Summary: snug in Brief

The word 'snug' [snʌɡ] describes something that is comfortable, warm, and cozy, or fitting closely and tightly. It can refer to a small, comfortable room or hiding place. Examples include 'The cat curled up in a snug corner of the room' and 'The lid fits snugly on the jar.' Phrases include 'snug as a bug in a rug,' meaning very comfortable and cozy, and 'snug harbor,' meaning a safe and secure place, especially during a storm.