snug

3 synonyms and 2 antonyms for snug, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.

Adj — Warm, cosy, and comfortable.

Synonyms

Everyday swaps

Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.

Less common

Still standard English, but they carry more weight.

cozy cosy

Synonyms by Meaning

1. adj

Warm, cosy, and comfortable.

“We felt snug by the fire with hot chocolate in hand.”

cozy close cosy

Opposites

uncomfortable

2. adj

Fitting closely, with no extra room.

“The new jeans were a snug fit around the waist.”

Opposites

loose

How to use snug

The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.

snug fit snug and warm snug little house

Etymology

Comes from dialectal English snug (“tight, handsome”), perhaps from Old Norse snøggr, from Proto-Germanic *snawwuz (“short, quick, fast”). Compare Icelandic snöggur (“smooth”), Danish snög (“neat”) and Swedish snygg (“handsome, nice-looking”), and also English snudge (“to nestle, remain snug and quiet”).

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Frequently asked questions

What does “snug” mean?

The word “snug” means warm, cosy, and comfortable. In plain terms, cosy and warm, or tightly fitted with no room to spare.

How do you pronounce “snug”?

“Snug” is pronounced snuhg (/snʌɡ/ in IPA).

How do you use “snug” in a sentence?

Here is “snug” used in a sentence: “We felt snug by the fire with hot chocolate in hand.”

What part of speech is “snug”?

“Snug” is an adjective.

How many meanings does “snug” have?

“Snug” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: warm, cosy, and comfortable.

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