HyperDic: snug

English > 5 senses of the word snug:
ADJECTIVEallsnugoffering safety
allsnug, close, close-fittingfitting closely but comfortably
allsnugwell and tightly constructed
allsnug, cozy, cosyenjoying / enjoying or affording comforting warmth and shelter / shelter especially in a small space
NOUNartifactsnug, cubby, cubbyhole, snuggerya small secluded / secluded room
snug > pronunciation
Soundssnah'g
Rhymesbedbug ... Winnipeg: 26 rhymes with ahg...
English > snug: 5 senses > adjective 1
Meaningoffering safety; well protected or concealed.
Examples
  • "a snug harbor"
  • "a snug hideout"
BroaderprotectedKept safe or defended from danger / danger or injury or loss
Nounssnugnessa state of warm snug comfort
Adverbssnuglysafely protected
English > snug: 5 senses > adjective 2
Meaningfitting closely but comfortably.
Synonymsclose, close-fitting
BroadertightClosely constrained or constricted or constricting
Spanishajustado, ceñido
Adverbssnuglyfitting closely
English > snug: 5 senses > adjective 3
MeaningWell and tightly constructed.
Examples
  • "a snug house"
  • "a snug little sailboat"
BroadertightOf such close construction as to be impermeable
Nounssnuga small secluded / secluded room
English > snug: 5 senses > adjective 4
Meaningenjoying / enjoying or affording comforting warmth and shelter / shelter especially in a small space.
Examples
  • "snug in bed"
  • "a snug little apartment"
Synonymscozy, cosy
Broadercomfortable, comfyProviding or experiencing physical well-being or relief ('comfy' is informal)
Spanishacogedor, hogareño
Catalanacollidor, calent i còmode
Nounssnugnessa state of warm snug comfort
Adverbssnuglywarmly and comfortably sheltered
English > snug: 5 senses > noun 1, artifact
MeaningA small secluded / secluded room.
Synonymscubby, cubbyhole, snuggery
BroaderroomAn area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
Spanishchiribitil, saloncito, trasalcoba
Catalancofurna, recambró
Adjectivessnugwell and tightly constructed

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