Snugly

//ˈsnʌɡli// adv

adv ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adverb
  1. 1
    Tightly, with limited space to move, in a snug manner.

    "The peg fit so snugly in the hole that it couldn't be pulled out by hand."

Adverb
  1. 1
    fitting closely wordnet
  2. 2
    safely protected wordnet
  3. 3
    warmly and comfortably sheltered wordnet

Synonyms

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easilypeacefully

Example

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"There are gaps between the boards in the box. If you fit them in snugly, you'll get more use out of the box."

Etymology

From snug + -ly.

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