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verb

as in to snuggle
to sit or recline comfortably or cozily the farmhand snugged down in the hay and proceeded to go to sleep

Synonyms & Similar Words

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How does the adjective snug differ from other similar words?

Some common synonyms of snug are comfortable, cozy, easy, and restful. While all these words mean "enjoying or providing a position of contentment and security," snug suggests having just enough space for comfort and safety but no more.

a snug little cottage

When could comfortable be used to replace snug?

The words comfortable and snug can be used in similar contexts, but comfortable applies to anything that encourages serenity, well-being, or complacency as well as physical ease.

started feeling comfortable in our new surroundings

When would cozy be a good substitute for snug?

While the synonyms cozy and snug are close in meaning, cozy suggests warmth, shelter, assured ease, and friendliness.

a cozy neighborhood coffee shop

When is easy a more appropriate choice than snug?

The meanings of easy and snug largely overlap; however, easy implies relief from or absence of anything likely to cause discomfort or constraint.

living in easy circumstances

When can restful be used instead of snug?

The words restful and snug are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, restful applies to whatever induces or contributes to rest or relaxation.

a quiet restful vacation

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of snug
Adjective
Paul and Delbert and I made things snug for a week of hunting. Fred C. Mercer, Outdoor Life, 14 Aug. 2025 Even soft textiles like rugs and drapery can be used to define the snug. Heather Bien, Southern Living, 6 Aug. 2025
Verb
Our job was to stretch and snug the uppers to the bottom of the lasts. Heshel Rolnick, Rolling Stone, 26 Oct. 2024 Most of them grow from southern Oregon down into northern California, snugged up against the rugged Pacific coast. Discover Magazine, 6 Jan. 2024 See All Example Sentences for snug
Recent Examples of Synonyms for snug
Adjective
  • Southerners know the importance of keeping a clean and tidy house.
    Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 11 Sep. 2025
  • Financial details remain undisclosed, but international presales moved briskly at film markets over the past year, suggesting Yeon and his collaborators have likely already made a tidy return.
    Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 9 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • The plushy Outlast Forever Velvet Pigment continues the tradition but with a comfortable, flexible formula that glides on smooth and dries down matte without drying out your lips.
    Sophia Panych, Allure, 16 Sep. 2025
  • Aggressive investors comfortable with operational complexity may find the specialized HPC route the most direct and potentially most rewarding exposure to AI expansion.
    Anthony Zhang, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • Perfectly roomy with a bit of effortless slouch for a relaxed feel, the Balance Bucket is available in both black and brown suede, plus black leather, to complement every mood and lifestyle.
    Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 10 Sep. 2025
  • Now that she’s named her successor as Vogue’s top editor, Anna Wintour seems a bit more relaxed.
    Lisa Respers France, CNN Money, 10 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • Or will travelers stay stuck in the Instagram era?
    Emese Maczko, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
  • The difference between people who achieve their most important goals and those who stay stuck often isn’t talent, luck, or even opportunity.
    Big Think, Big Think, 11 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • Financial reports, client data, or confidential business information can be uploaded in ways that sidestep official security and AI policies, often neutralizing safeguards intended to keep information safe.
    Bernard Marr, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
  • New technology can solve crimes faster, safer, and less expensively than ever before.
    Jennifer Jolly, USA Today, 14 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Suddenly your once-empty landing is a spot for coffee or for snuggling up with a book.
    Lauren Jones, Southern Living, 13 Sep. 2025
  • Jesse and Jasper spend a lot of time snuggling, while Blaze loves playing and wrestling with his older brother.
    Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • The lack of any real surprises or subversions along the way can be a drag, making the Prime Video miniseries feel a bit padded even at a relatively trim six hour-long episodes.
    Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 9 Sep. 2025
  • The standard trim, layer, and fine-tune features are all here, plus elements like automatic captions, text, 4K HDR, and more.
    James Peckham, PC Magazine, 4 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • Athletique There is something edgy yet soft about a funnel-neck in a technical fabric—lean in and pair a wind- and water-resistant shell with trousers and sneakers for a touch of sport, or style it with a pencil skirt and kitten heels for a more feminine feel.
    Andrea Zendejas, Vogue, 16 Sep. 2025
  • Swift wore Elson 4, the brand’s best-selling blue-red, but the bullet-proof formula comes in 12 beautiful hues ranging from a soft beige peach (Nude Cabaret) to a deep bronzed rose (Flesh 3).
    Sophia Panych, Allure, 16 Sep. 2025

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“Snug.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/snug. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.

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