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snugly

adv · 4 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

Definitions and examples are grouped by meaning. Pronunciation, history, word forms, translations, descendants, synonyms, antonyms, derived terms, and related words appear whenever the source provides them.

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  • /ˈsnʌɡli/
  • US: Recorded audio is listed in the source snapshot.
  • rhymes with -ʌɡli
  • homophone: snuggly (one pronunciation)
  • CMU ARPABET: S N AH1 G L IY0 Digits mark lexical stress: 1 primary, 2 secondary, 0 unstressed.

1

adv

Meaning 1

Tightly; with limited space to move; in a snug manner.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • The peg fit so snugly in the hole that it couldn't be pulled out by hand.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

adverb

Meaning 2

fitting closely

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

Examples

  • the vest fit snugly

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

3

adverb

Meaning 3

safely protected

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

Examples

  • concealed snugly in his hideout

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

4

adverb

Meaning 4

warmly and comfortably sheltered

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

Examples

  • sitting snugly by the fireside while the storm raged

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

Etymology tree English snug Middle English -ly English -ly English snugly From snug + -ly.

Across languages

Translations

7 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • German: behaglich — Translations
  • German: gemütlich — Translations
  • German: mollig — Translations
  • Spanish: acurrucadamente — Translations
  • Spanish: perfectamente — Translations
  • Spanish: entalladamente — Translations
  • Turkish: rahatça — Translations