snug
- 01 B2 Upper Intermediate
adj.feeling warm, comfortable, and safe, especially in a small space.
adj.providing a sense of warmth, security, and comfort through physical enclosure.
Simple“The children were snug in their beds while the storm blew outside.”
In context“Wrapped in a thick woollen blanket by the fireplace, she felt perfectly snug despite the freezing temperatures in the valley below.”
Synonyms - 02 B2 Upper Intermediate
adj.fitting very closely or tightly to the body or into a space.
adj.fitting closely or tightly; having a precise fit with little or no extra space.
Simple“These new running shoes have a snug fit around the heel.”
In context“The technician ensured the gasket was snug against the pipe to prevent any high-pressure steam from escaping during the test.”
- 03 C1 Advanced
n.a small, private, and comfortable room in a traditional pub.
n.a small, private room in a traditional British public house, typically offering more privacy than the main bar area.
Simple“We found a quiet snug in the corner of the pub to discuss our plans.”
In context“The old tavern retained its original Victorian snug, where regulars could enjoy a pint away from the noise of the dartboard and television.”
Synonymsparlourprivate room - 04 C2 Proficiency
v.to move close to someone or something to feel warm and safe.
v.to settle into a warm, comfortable, or secure position; to nestle or snuggle.
Simple“The cat decided to snug down into the pile of fresh laundry.”
In context“As the evening chill descended, the hikers began to snug themselves into their sleeping bags, seeking refuge from the mountain air.”
From dialectal English snug (“tight, handsome”), perhaps from Old Norse snøggr, from Proto-Germanic *snawwuz (“short, quick, fast”). Compare Icelandic snöggur (“smooth”), Danish snög (“neat”), Swedish snygg (“handsome, nice-looking”). Compare also English snudge (“to nestle, remain snug and quiet”).
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.