Meaning & use

snugly

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In a close-fitting, warm, and comfortable manner.

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The blanket was wrapped snugly around the sleeping baby.

The new lid fits snugly onto the jar.

A note on using this word

Snugly can describe both physical fit, such as clothing, and a cozy emotional state.

Words with a similar meaning

tightlycomfortably

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