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snugly

[ snuhg-lee ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

adverb

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.
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.
neatly and compactly:
That leftover tuna salad will fit snugly in this 1-cup airtight container.
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.

Origin of snugly¹

This health tracker for dogs fits snugly around collars and monitors activity with the goal of making dogs happier and healthier.

It was fascinating to see two multi-ethnic teams conform so snugly to national stereotype.

A decision overturning the Affordable Care Act will fit snugly into this narrative.

Furthermore, the axles had to fit snugly inside the wheels' holes, but not too snugly — they had to be free to rotate.

Jill was telegenic, slightly tattooed, and her breasts fit snugly in duchess satin shifts.

The inside bore of tube T is of such diameter that the tuning wire fits snugly therein.

And all the while the real "me" is snugly lying here in the green box, peeping through the keyhole, on the watch for the postman.

It is unnecessary; all we need add is this—that the grounds are a lovely picture, delightfully formed, and most snugly set.

The right knee should rest easily but snugly over the pommel, so as to grasp it in case the horse springs.

Thus, by the time the deluge was fairly upon us, we were quite snugly ensconced.

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