I. snug1 /snʌɡ/
adjective[
Date: 1500-1600;
Origin: Perhaps from a Scandinavian language]
1. a room, building, or space that is snug is small, warm, and comfortable, and makes you feel protected
Synonym : cosy:
She wished she was back in her snug little house.2. someone who is snug feels comfortable, happy, and warm:
The kids were warm and snug in their beds.3. clothes that are snug fit closely
Synonym : tight:
snug jeans—snugly adverb—snugness noun [uncountable] [TahlilGaran] Dictionary of Contemporary English ▲
comfortable making you feel physically relaxed, and not too hard, hot, cold etc. Also used about people feeling physically relaxed:
The hotel was very comfortable. I tried to get into a more comfortable position.comfy informal comfortable – used especially about furniture and clothes:
a comfy armchair These shoes are very comfy. Are you comfy?cosy British English,
cozy American English comfortable and warm – used especially about small rooms, houses etc:
There’s a cosy lounge with a real fire. a cozy apartmentsnug small, warm, and comfortable, especially in a way that makes you feel protected – used especially about rooms, houses etc. Also used about people feeling warm and comfortable:
It was very cold outside, but our tents were snug and warm. She wished she was back in her snug little house. I’m snug as a rug in here! (=very snug – an informal use BrE)smooth a smooth journey is comfortable because your car or plane does not shake, or the sea is not rough:
Did you have a smooth flight? a smooth crossingcosy room/house/fire
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