adjective / verb / noun

snug

SNUG/snʌɡ/

Fitting closely within a protected space.

The woman rests snug beneath the blanket in the compact armchair.

An older Black woman rests comfortably in a compact armchair, tucked into a soft blanket that fits closely around her shoulders and lap, conveying snug warmth and enclosure.

Etymology

Snug first described a ship as compact, trim, or protected from the weather, before developing senses of comfort and close fit. Its proposed connection with Scandinavian words for neatness or short hair remains uncertain.

In context

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More examples

These boots feel snug around my ankles.
The children stay snug under their blankets.
She snugs the cushion into the corner of the chair.

Forms

snug · snugs · snugged · snugging · snugger · snuggest

snugly adverb — In a close, comfortable, protected position.

snugness noun — The quality of fitting closely and comfortably.

Similar words

tight: Suggests pressure or restriction, sometimes making the fit uncomfortable.
cozy: Emphasizes warmth and comfort rather than a close fit.
sheltered: Emphasizes protection from exposure rather than closeness of fit.