Snugly
/ˈsnʌɡli/
adverbB1
Definition
Snugly describes how something fits or sits in a close and comfortable way. It is often used when talking about clothes, covers, or spaces that hold something tightly but gently, making the person or object feel safe and cozy.
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Fitting closely and comfortably
- •The shirt fits snugly around his chest.
- •She wrapped the scarf snugly around her neck.
- •The lid fits snugly on the jar to keep it fresh.
Sitting or lying in a warm, cozy way
- •The baby slept snugly in the crib.
- •The cat curled up snugly by the fire.
Make It Stick
- ✓Think of "snugly" like "comfortably" but with a close fit—something that is not loose or too tight, just right
- ✓Picture wrapping yourself in a soft blanket that fits perfectly around you, keeping you warm and safe
- ✓It's the feeling when you wear your favorite sweater that fits just right and makes you feel relaxed
- ✓Sounds like "snug-ly" → imagine a little bug snug inside a small, warm leaf, safe and cozy
- ✓Remember a kitten curled up in a small box, fitting snugly without space to move much but very comfortable
- ✓NOT like "loose" (too big or free), snugly means close and tight but still comfortable
- ✓NOT like "tight" (too hard or painful), snugly is gentle and soft fitting
- ✓NOT like "baggy" (very loose), snugly is the opposite, close-fitting but not uncomfortable
Try Other Words
- •Closely: near or tight to something (Use when focusing on physical closeness without the comfort idea)
- •Securely: fixed firmly and safely (Use when the main idea is safety or no movement rather than comfort)
- •Comfortably: in a way that feels good and relaxed (Use when focusing more on feeling good than how close something fits)
Unboxing
- •Word parts: "snug" (close, comfortable) + suffix "-ly" (makes an adverb, describes how something is done)
- •Etymology: "snug" comes from English, meaning close-fitting and cozy since the 1500s
- •Historical development: "snugly" appeared later as a way to describe actions or states done in a snug way
- •Modern usage: Commonly used to describe how clothes fit, how people or animals rest, or how things are placed tightly but comfortably
Reflect & Connect
•Can something be too snugly fitted? How would you know if it is too tight rather than just snug?
•How does wearing clothes that fit snugly affect how you feel during the day?
Fill in the blanks
1.She wrapped the scarf snugly ___ her neck to keep warm on the cold day.
2.The lid fits snugly ___ the jar, so nothing can spill out.
3.When a sweater fits snugly, it usually feels ___ and not loose.
4.The baby slept snugly ___ the soft blanket all night.
5.Unlike loose clothes, snugly fitting clothes do not ___ or move around too much.
6.The cat curled up snugly ___ the small box, making itself comfortable.
7.To keep the tent warm, the sleeping bag should fit snugly ___ your body.