snugly
Americanadverb
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in a way that is warmly comfortable or cozy, sheltered, safe, etc..
Our cottages are nestled snugly in 35 acres of gardens and natural bush.
The marina is snugly placed in the southwest corner of the harbor, at the root of the breakwater.
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closely or tightly to the contours of a person’s body or other object.
The threaded pipe should fit snugly into the hole without any gap that dirt can get through.
The nurse wrapped the blood pressure cuff snugly around my upper arm.
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neatly and compactly.
That leftover tuna salad will fit snugly in this 1-cup airtight container.
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with enough money or other supports or advantages to feel secure and comfortable.
The financier despised these fat little clients living so snugly on their unearned incomes.
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She leaned forward as she noted that Renee fits snugly with her repertory of tenacious roles.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 13, 2026
While Maria, with her seven-week-old baby, wrapped snugly inside her winter coat, told me, "I worry for the future of my young family. We don't want all this attention here!"
From BBC ● Jan. 14, 2026
Film buffs sit snugly in cars watching a drive-in movie, munching popcorn on a lovely recent fall night.
From Barron's ● Oct. 11, 2025
And it would fit snugly within the traditional contours of the law.
From Slate ● May 21, 2025
Cassiopeia swept up crumbs and leftover crusts of bread from the breakfast tray and tied them snugly in a linen square; with these she would tempt the birds close enough to be recognized.
From "The Unseen Guest" by Maryrose Wood
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